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Biden’s Pernicious Presidential Legacies

By Dr. Jack Rasmus Trump’s proposals to radically transform much of US economic and social policy are being rapidly rolled out during the first week...
International aid

How International Aid Fails and Succeeds — Why Some Programmes Work and Others Don’t

By Zhenglin (Alex) Li International aid refers to assistance provided by one or multiple countries or organisations to another country, often with no expectation of...
Philippine

Domesticating the International: Reflections on a Hypothetical Philippine Indigenization of IR for the World

By John Louis B. Benito, LPT, MA The modern Filipino, through his or her utilization of advance technology, are more aware of what is happening...
Anti-GMO

How Anti-GMO Disinformation Fuels Anti-Western Narratives and Threatens Food Security in Africa

By Gbemisola Adebowale “There is hunger in the land.” This refrain has become alarmingly common as Africa's food security crisis worsens. According to the UN,...
Fiji from above

Pacific Small-Island States as Part of “the Others”: A Microcosmic Exhibition and Reflection of...

By John Louis B. Benito, LPT MA  If one would take reading international affairs as a pleasurable endeavor, the emphasis would understandably be on the...
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Influencing Elections Overnight Through Tiktok: Let’s Test the Power of the Digital Services Act? 

By Denisa Avram The recent election results in Romania have shocked the political scene. Călin Georgescu, a political outsider until recently but a name sporadically...
International law system

The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on International Corporate Law

By Friedrich Helml and Julia Helml  In recent years, the increasing influence of geopolitical tensions on global business operations has become undeniable. From sanctions to...
africa and russia

Africa’s Strategic Role in Russia’s Economic Resilience amid Sanctions

By Christopher Burke As Western sanctions isolate Russia from traditional markets, Africa emerges as a vital alternative for trade, investment and geopolitical influence. The continent’s...
Donald Trump

Why Trump Won: And Some Consequences

By Dr. Jack Rasmus It’s now more than 48 hours after the election, the dust has settled, and the results are in except for a late...
Donald Trump

What to Watch: The Return of Donald Trump and the Implications of a Republican...

In summary                   Inflation, GDP and Fed Funds outlook: President Trump’s victory at the US elections and the likely full Republican control of the...

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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...

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