November 2024: A Swing States Déjà Vu Election?
By Dr. Jack Rasmus
With the November 2024 election now just days away, the political marketing passing as political polling is intensifying. If one were...
The BRICS Expansion and the End of Western Economic and Geopolitical Dominance
By Dr Kalim Siddiqui
Introduction
The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marks a pivotal moment for the group as it aims to make significant progress...
Why the UK Offers Insurtechs a Strong Opportunity
By Charlotte Koep
Discerning customers who are increasingly spoilt for choice when it comes to what insurance products they purchase when, how and from whom...
Race and Caste: Worlds Apart But Closer Than You Think
By Rajesh Sampath
Combining historical knowledge and awareness of the present situation in America and India, one can deduce that racial and caste-based discrimination are...
Why Are Wars Legal? By International Law, Waging War Itself is a War Crime....
By Joseph Mazur
The Geneva Convention permits states to defend themselves under the right to use force in expectancy of an armed attack by another...
Is the Caribbean the Next Investment Hub?
By Anthon Garcia
Though historically overlooked, the Caribbean is now swiftly becoming a crucial hub for private investment. By 2024, analysts forecast that the region will...
The First Vice-Presidential Debate
By Jack Rasmus
Yesterday’s Vice Presidential debate between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Walz might have been called the ‘First Presidential Debate of 2028’....
Disinformation Risk Threatening the Global Economy
By Dan Steinbock
As China is fueling global growth prospects, the real risk haunting the international economy is protectionism, sanctions and geopolitics –...
Expectations on USDTRY Exchange Rate: Turkey’s Future in Light of Economic Theories
By Oguz Senbayrak
The article discusses the Turkish lira's decline, driven by inflation, capital outflows, and economic challenges. Predicting the USD/TRY exchange rate to exceed...
Consumer Behavior and Inflation Dynamics in Turkey: A Unique Economic Puzzle
By Oguz Senbayrak
Turkey's economic behavior contrasts with classical models, with rising inflation sometimes increasing demand due to speculative buying. Traditional policies, like raising interest...
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...
