China and Russia – Towards an Economy of Peace?
By Peter Koenig
Why is Peace not breaking out, when the vast majority of the world’s populace does not want war? Peter Koenig sheds light...
Rich but Poor Africa: Can Agriculture Help Tackle Its Looming Food Crisis?
By Hamlet Hlomendlini
As populations rise, food demand goes up and not everybody might be ready. In this article, economist Hamlet Hlomendlini sheds lights...
Is Brexit a Neo-Liberal Coup Against 45 Years of Life-Protective Law and Regulation?
By John McMurtry
The European Union’s rule of life-protective law is never really seen on media’s coverages and public discussions. In this article, Dr. McMurtry...
The Lessons of Terrorism in Mindanao
By Dan Steinbock
The Ramawi terror did not come out of the blue. It is a result of decades of economic polarisation, political exclusion, neglect...
Venezuela – The National Constituent Assembly is in Place – But the Fight for...
By Peter Koenig
Venezuela is set to have a National Constituent Assembly, but the struggle to regain its sovereignty is still facing powerful foes. In...
The Myths and Realities of Duterte’s Infrastructure Initiative
By Dan Steinbock
A huge upgrade of infrastructure is vital for Philippines economic future. That’s why it is contested by entrenched interests, including foreign powers....
The Crisis of Trust in Democracy and Globalisation
By Graham Vanbergen
Crimes of the rich and powerful elite have led to a global crisis of trust. In this article, the author elaborates on...
G20 – Is the West Governed by Psychopaths?
By Peter Koenig
In this article, the author elaborates on the contentious first agenda of the recently held G20 summit at Hamburg, Germany. In a...
Wikipedia as Illustration of the Truth-Seeking Rationale for Freedom of Expression
By Mark Cenite
Empirical evidence for the truth-seeking rationale for freedom of expression – the assertion that truth prevails in a free marketplace of ideas...
Patient Capital in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
By Justin Yifu Lin and Yan Wang
As the world is carefully watching China’s Belt and Road Initiative, many new opportunities continue to spring from...




































































