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Is the American Empire Going Broke—What Next?

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The Purpose of War, If There Is One

China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

The Business Case for Dispute Prevention

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Moving Beyond Efficiency Concerns to Enhance Human Well-Being

NEWS SPOTLIGHT

Wall Street Lost $2.5 Trillion in One Day as Investors Worry About AI Slowdown

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Stocks fell sharply on Thursday. The Nasdaq dropped 5.52% and closed in correction, its biggest one-day drop since April 2025. The S&P 500 and the Dow also had their worst days since then. The...

After the Midterm Loss, Trump Says He’ll Be “Mr. Veto”

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Fake Job Interviews and a Poisoned AI Tool: How Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion From...

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Understanding War by Joseph Mazur

Black Gold Dictates the Price of War

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By Joseph Mazur Are United States military activities in Iran and Venezuela really about promoting democracy, curbing nuclear weapons, and combating drug trafficking? The Trump administration...

The Purpose of War, If There Is One

U.S soldiers killed in an Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait

How to Lose a War in Three Reckless Moves

Autocratizing Democracies: A War Just For Power (Part 3 of 3)

Autocratizing Democracies: A War Just for Power (Part 2)

THE NEW GEOPOLITICS OF BUSINESS

A businessman examines economic growth opportunities with a telescope.

The Best Investment Opportunities May Be the Ones Investors Never See

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By Sertan Ayçiçek Investors can uncover overlooked opportunities by widening their search, but only rigorous commercial analysis can distinguish hidden value from hidden risk. The strongest...

You Can Adopt AI Everywhere and Still Not Control Any of...

Digitalisation Across Borders in a More Fragmented World

How Businesses Can Keep Growing Across Borders in a More Fragmented...

Leading in a Liminal World: Optionality, Partnerships and New Capability

War and Peace from a Business Perspective

War Across Time: Victims, Allies, and Enemies – The Meaning of...

Kalim Siddiqui on Political Economy

The Political Economy of British Deindustrialisation: Capital, Class and the Decline...

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By Dr Kalim Siddiqui Britain’s deindustrialisation was politically mediated, not inevitable. Dr Kalim Siddiqui argues that in the 1980s the miners’ defeat, City deregulation, and...

250 Years of the United States: Settler Colonialism, Slavery, Genocide, and...

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The British Growth Model: Political Economy, Governance, and Stagnation

Economic Transformation and State Power in 9th–10th Century al-Andalus

Post–Iran–US War: Regional Realignments and the Limits of US Hegemony

WISE DECISION MAKER GUIDE

A business professional interacts with a smartphone displaying symbols of justice and artificial intelligence, showcasing modern technology in a professional environment.

Human Dignity Needs Operating Rules, Not Another AI Slogan

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By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky The bipartisan Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Raphael Warnock offers Washington a rare chance...

AI Job Growth Claims Outrun the Evidence

America Needs AI Guardrails That Help Workers And Businesses Adapt

America Needs AI Provenance Rules, Not a Nationality Test

The Open-Weight AI Fight is Asking The Wrong Workplace Governance Question

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL TRADE

China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

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By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus...

Hormuz Maritime Disruption on EU and Asian Supply Chains

China’s Import Expansion Supports World Trade Prospects

A framework for resilient access to critical minerals

Proportional Collaborative Sovereignty™: Africa is Redesigning the Global Critical Minerals System

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Global Trade is Volatile but Misallocated Attention is What’s Costing Leaders

UNITED STATES

America’s Déjà vu 2026 Midterm Election

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By Dr. Jack Rasmus The French have a saying: “Plus ca change; rien ca change”. Translated it means ‘everything changes, nothing changes’; or, depending on...

Is the American Empire Going Broke—What Next?

How the US War Against Iran is Drawing Europe into the...

Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire — US Offramp or Just Another Deception?

How Will the US Military Invade Iran?

LATEST FROM OUR COLUMNISTS

Black Gold Dictates the Price of War

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The Fall of the Philippines – An International Concern

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Israel’s Ugly Election Aftermath: Netanyahu’s War against Israeli Palestinians

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The Greatest Existential Risk of the Early 21st Century

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Human Dignity Needs Operating Rules, Not Another AI Slogan

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The Two Faces of Gadi Eisenkot, Who Could Be Israel’s PM

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AI PULSE: TAKE ACTION - Column by Luca Collina

AI Adoption & Change Management: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Workforce Success

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By Luca Collina MBA and Dr. Casey LaFrance It is in recruitment and management that the topic of Impostor syndrome is typically discussed. But...

Agentic AI Without Process Experts? The Risks of Over-Reliance on Technology

The Philosophical Divide: Use and Choose — AI in Business

Team of Industrial Engineers, Developers Work on Engine Design Using Computers

Business and AI Acumen

Remember the Foundations: Realigning AI with the Fundamentals of Organisations

FINANCE & BANKING

Tanzania Financial Inclusion: Progress Towards 2028 Goals

Ivo Bozukov: Halfway Through Tanzania’s Financial Inclusion Plan

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Tanzania has passed the midpoint of its National Financial Inclusion Framework 2023-2028 with access and usage running ahead of target. That is the finding...

Capital Gains Tax Isn’t Just a Landlord Tax. It’s an Entrepreneur...

How Margin Trading Facility (MTF) Can Enhance Buying Power During Diwali...

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Use Routines to Interrupt Spending Autopilot

How Trading VPS Hosting Provides a Competitive Edge

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The concept of using stablecoins in the financial system

Stablecoins are Having Their Institutional Moment. What About Freelancers and Small...

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By Wesley Rios Institutions are building stablecoin momentum, but are freelancers and small businesses enjoying the benefits of the technology yet? If media reports are anything...

You Can Adopt AI Everywhere and Still Not Control Any of...

Why Aviation’s Electric Future Depends on Overlooked Motor Technology

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Moving Beyond Efficiency Concerns to Enhance...

How AI Search Is Changing the Way People Choose Financial Products

Charles H. Camp on International Law

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century

Nicolás Maduro is Venezuela’s Head of State and Has Absolute Immunity...

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By Charles H. Camp, Lisa Bernier and Christine Magume Article 2 of the Convention on Internationally Protected Persons prohibits “kidnapping or other attack upon the...

All United Nations Member States Have an Obligation Under International Law...

Judgments Issued By the International Court of Justice Against States Violating...

Nation States Must Comply with Their Responsibility to Protect Ukraine Against...

The Russian Federation, President Putin and the Russian Military are Financially...

BEST PARTNERS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

How to Brief a PR and Communications Agency for Success

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By Laura Lear Bringing in a new PR and communications agency offers exciting opportunities, but only if guided by a clear, thorough brief. This article...

The Art of Controlled Chaos: How Logistical Inefficiency Drives Retail Performance

AI is the Future of Cybersecurity

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Navigating Business Structures: Understanding Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Corporations 

There Will Be No Human-Centered AI without Humane Economics.

CULTURE AND PEOPLE

Why Are the Next Wave of Tech Founders Fleeing Mega Cities?

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By Paul Dawalibi Thousands of entrepreneurs are abandoning their cities, and the ecosystems willing to adapt to the reasons why will define the next decade...

Why Offshore Strategy has Moved From Cost Play to Boardroom Priority

Using Employee Feedback to Help Improve Your Benefits Strategy

Why Doubt is a Leadership Capability Not a Weakness?

Accessibility As a Core Principle for Your Organisation

The Hidden Business Advantage: How to Build Accessibility As a Core...

REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

Close Up Of Senior Woman At Home Looking At Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Energy Crisis

Strategies UK Businesses are Adopting to Lower Energy Bills

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Energy bills are a regular concern for many UK businesses. Whether it is a small office, a local shop or a large warehouse, gas...

When a Billionaire Moves, Their Tax Residence May Stay Behind

VAT Compliance is Becoming a Key Infrastructure

How Should Investors Navigate the Mainstream Rise of Digital Assets?

Signatures: The Real Source of AI Advantage in Regulated Industries

CHINA

China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

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By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus...

Navigating China’s Next Chapter: What Business Leaders Need to Know

China Isn’t Exporting EVs. It’s Building a Reserve.

Why a Stronger Renminbi Means Higher Prices for Vulnerable European Consumers

Will Africa Test Check or Speed Beijing’s Plans to Globalise the...

CYBER SECURITY

Trusting Files is Equally as Important as Trusting Identity

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By Jack Madine Banks have mastered identity security, but attackers are exploiting a new weak point: trusted files that can conceal malware, fraud and emerging...

Why You Need Secure Business Checks With Fraud Prevention

Beyond Counterfeits: How Oberthur Fiduciaire Secures Cash against Fraud and Pathogens

The True Cost of Information Vulnerability in the Era of Machine...

Not for Now — For the Future: Why the Next decade...

ENTREPRENEURS & SMES

Power as a Commercial Advantage: Gene Grand on Kenya’s Renewable Base

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Investment papers on African businesses tend to give pages to market size and a paragraph to electricity. Gene Grand believes that balance is often...

Why Libya’s Industrial Recovery Matters for Europe’s Migration Debate

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New York’s EV Rollout Has a Blind Spot: Not Enough Electricians...

Uri Poliavich Renews European Jewish Schools - Architecture of a school in France

Uri Poliavich and the Renewal of Jewish School Infrastructure in Europe

The Rise of AI-Driven Program Management

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Black Gold Dictates the Price of War

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By Joseph Mazur Are United States military activities in Iran and Venezuela really about promoting democracy, curbing nuclear weapons, and combating drug trafficking? The Trump administration...

Finland’s Million-Mine Order Threatens the Landmine Ban More Than Russia Does

America’s Déjà vu 2026 Midterm Election

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Young Voters Fear Mass Shootings But are Divided on Gun Control

The Purpose of War, If There Is One

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

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Hair Transplant in Turkey: A Complete Guide for First-Time Patients

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Turkey has become a major destination for people considering hair restoration abroad. Istanbul, in particular, has a large number of clinics serving both local...