Controversies and Realities of Foreign Military Activity in Africa
By Theo Neethling
Post-colonial foreign military activity on the African continent has always been a matter of controversy. In fact, foreign political involvement is often...
The Relevance of ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements in Human Resource Development
By John Paolo R. Rivera and Tereso S. Tullao, Jr.
Globalisation compelled labour markets to integrate and converge towards common standards. Preparing professionals on this...
The Political Economy of Famines during the British Rule in India: A Critical Analysis
By Kalim Siddiqui
1. Introduction
The late nineteenth century was celebrated in the West as the golden period of global capitalism; while few will defend empire...
US Wargames: Philippines Faces Tumultuous Years
By Dan Steinbock
According to the Philippines' new, stated foreign policy, Manila is “a friend to all and an enemy to none.” But...
The Road to COP28: Actions Speak Louder than Words
By Kipkorir Koskei
Following the IDF Summit in June, which brought together governments, international organisations, civil society and academia to enhance financial resilience and inclusivity...
Russia-Ukraine War Separating Children from Parents
By Duggan Flanakin
A report issued last September by Human Rights Watch cited Russian media reports that over 3.4 million Ukrainians -- including 555,000 children...
The Study of International Political Economy
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
The study of the international political economy refers to an interdisciplinary academic subject area of study that analyses economics, politics and...
Tensions Over Trade in the Transatlantic Alliance
By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor
The relationship between two global giants, the EU and the US, was expected to get a healthy reset after...
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 Rich Tapestry of India’s ESG Ideology: Insights from its Ancient Scriptures and Practices
By Srinath Sridharan
In today's rapidly changing world, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are gaining significant traction, as societies across the globe recognise the...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
