The Global Debt Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb Threatening the World Economy
Shocking Figures and Troubling Details Global debt has reached unprecedented levels, driven largely by massive government spending to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside decades of expansionary monetary policies. Estimates indicate that global public debt surpassed $100 trillion USD in 2024,…
The US-China Framework: A Tactical Truce or a Turning Point?
The often-strained economic relationship between the United States and China has recently seen a notable development: the announcement of a “framework agreement” between the world’s two largest economies. This move, following intense rounds of arduous negotiations, raises fundamental questions about…
Trump’s Latest Gambit: A Subtle Diplomatic Overture or a Calculated Economic Play?
By: Sadek Al-Rikaby* A terse tweet from US President Donald Trump, hinting that China can now continue to purchase Iranian oil, has sparked a fresh wave of speculation across geopolitical and economic spheres. The significance of this statement stems from…
Market Resilience Defies Middle East Turmoil
De-escalation and Calm Risk Assessment Recent weeks have seen limited military escalation between Iran and Israel, including retaliatory attacks, which initially triggered concern in markets. However, the market’s reaction hasn’t reflected this alarm with the same intensity that the nature…
How might Trump’s “Make Iran Great Again” harm the economy of ‘Great America’?
Introduction: The Paradox of Presidential Slogans Donald Trump’s presidential campaign promises have always centered on the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), built on fostering a strong and prosperous U.S. economy: creating jobs, curbing inflation, achieving energy self-sufficiency, and reducing…
Infrastructure Diplomacy: The New Power Game
By: Haydar Al-Rikabi* The global race for artificial intelligence leadership has created a new form of statecraft, “infrastructure diplomacy”. Rather than wielding influence through military power or ideological alignment, nations are now building strategic relationships through control of the computational…
Is Europe Ready of a Second Trump Term?
Quick Read: – EU nations fear Trump might reduce support for NATO, leaving Europe with greater economic burdens and alone against Russia. – Trump’s proposed tariffs on European exports could weaken the EU’s economy and shrink its industrial output. –…
Storm Surge: Economic Fallout of Hurricane Milton
Quick Reading: Hurricanes that have struck the US over the past two decades have caused over $1 trillion in damages. Although the total number of hurricanes from 2003 to 2023 has not significantly increased, their intensity has shown a notable…