Oscillating Nationalism in an Era of Trump and Putin
By Glen Duerr
At odds with each other for half a century, American and Russian nationalist animosity thawed with the end of the Cold War....
Can Sustainable Peace and Co-operation Be Achieved in the South China Sea Region?
By Li Jianwei and Ramses Amer
Since mid-2016, positive improvements have been made in the South China Sea region. However, more efforts are needed to...
Trump’s Fall
By Dan Steinbock
As violent demonstrations linger domestically and nuclear risks loom abroad, the White House has flamed new domestic divisions, while...
US-China History and Where We Are Today
By Ann Lee
The direction of US-China relations under the Trump Administration has been a popular topic of speculation. While forecasts are by definition a...
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....
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...
