Sailing the Future Together: Working towards a Sustainable Maritime Industry
By John Louis B. Benito
"Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet...
Climate Scenario Analysis for Mexican Container Ports
By Nils Meier, Roberto Carlos Ambrosio Lazaro, Michael Palocz-Andresen
Climate change poses a significant threat to ports globally, and especially in Mexico. This report highlights...
Challenging Libertarianism, Why No Country Would Be Able to Thrive if It Went All...
Libertarianism is a political philosophy that advocates for limited government intervention in all aspects of society. Libertarians believe that individuals should be free to...
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...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
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 last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
