Trends and Prospects of De-Dollarization in the Rapidly Changing Global Economy (Part One)
By Dr Kalim Siddiqui
The rise of the US dollar to become the globally preferred currency for trade and financial transactions was a carefully orchestrated game...
British Imperialism, Religion, and the Politics of ‘Divide and Rule’ in the Indian-Subcontinent
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
Recently India’s Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi again brought the issues of India’s partition and tried to blame it on...
Neocolonialism: An Analysis of International Factors on the Development of the Global South
By Kalim Siddiqui
Can former colonies truly get out from under the grip of developed countries? How has the economic, technological, and military advantage of...
Climate Change, Capitalism, and Invisible Hands of the Market: A Critical Review
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
The author explores the relationships between capitalism, colonialism, and the climate-related problems confronting the world today.
I. Introduction
Climate scientists have warned that...
The Political Economy of Industrial Policy
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
This article aims to discuss industrial policy by focusing on a number of theoretical issues, in particular in relation to manufacturing...
The Impact Of Covid-19 On The Global Economy
By Kalim Siddiqui
Introduction
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the sharpest and deepest contraction of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the history of capitalism as globalisation...
The Military and Democracy in Post-Colonial Nation: A Study of Pakistan
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
What is a true democracy? Should the military control politics and election outcomes? Dr Kalim Siddiqui analyses the recent fallout from...
The New Cold War: Struggle for Global Domination (Part 1)
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
The ongoing war in Ukraine began with Russian aggression on 24 February 2022, and it has led to a massive pouring...
The Bilateral Swap Agreements, Chinese Currency and the Demise of the US Dollar
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
I examine here the role of China’s bilateral swap agreements (BSAs) and the internationalization of its currency Renminbi (RMB). A...
The Political Economy of Germany’s Deepening Economic Crisis
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
The study of Germany’s economy is crucial, as it has long been regarded as one of the most developed among...
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The Art of Controlled Chaos: How Logistical Inefficiency Drives Retail Performance
By Gilles Paché
In today’s retail landscape, efficiency is not always the golden rule. Some of the largest large retailers have mastered the art of controlled chaos, using supply chain failures to stimulate demand and...
