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Defense Spending and China Dominate Shangri La Talks
World leaders and defense officials gathered in Singapore for the 2026 IISS Shangri La Dialogue, where military spending, regional security, and the war in Ukraine became the main focus of discussions. Many countries signaled...
Europe’s Future: Should We Worry?
By Joseph Mazur
How much longer will the NATO alliance survive the erratic and rancorous antics of its strongest member?
Will Trump’s war with Iran change...
US-Iran Conflict: Oil Volatility and Global Economic Crisis
By Dr Kalim Siddiqui
This article examines oil control, US-led war, economic crisis, and contested US hegemony. Dr Kalim Siddiqui argues that British imperialism installed...
How A Major Hybrid Work Inquiry Should Change Washington
By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
On a weekday morning in downtown Washington, federal buildings and corporate offices still feel half-full, even as return-to-office emails pile up....
China’s Import Expansion Supports World Trade Prospects
By Dan Steinbock
In 2026, Chinese import growth will continue to expand, deepen and diversify, despite the US-led tariff wars.
When I began...
How the US War Against Iran is Drawing Europe into the...
By Simon Zeise
Even the US’s closest allies in the EU are no longer willing to bow to Trump’s dictates.
The EU has made itself economically...
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AI Adoption & Change Management: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Workforce Success
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It is in recruitment and management that the topic of Impostor syndrome is typically discussed. But...
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Interview with Igor Isaev of Mind Money
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Charles H. Camp on International Law
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How to Steer Growth, Not Stumble, in the Tariff Aftermath
By Dr. Rebecca Homkes
A landmark Supreme Court ruling declared the Trump administration did not have the authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Powers...
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the...
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...
How to Brief a PR and Communications Agency for Success
By Laura Lear
Bringing in a new PR and communications agency offers exciting opportunities, but only if guided by a clear, thorough brief. This article...
Using Employee Feedback to Help Improve Your Benefits Strategy
By Frank Mengert
Employee feedback is a powerful but underused tool for shaping benefits strategies that improve ROI, engagement, trust, and long-term retention.
Employee feedback...
Top Institutional Crypto Platforms in 2026
Top institutional crypto platforms have become a core layer of the digital asset market. What used to be a retail-driven space now runs on...
Will Africa Test Check or Speed Beijing’s Plans to Globalise the...
By Barbara Kelemen
China is utilising Africa as a strategic testing ground for yuan internationalisation to challenge US dollar dominance and potentially bypass Western sanctions....
When Workplace Misconduct Allegations Create Overlapping Criminal, Regulatory and Legal Risk
By Rachel Cook
Crispin Odey’s settlement of civil claims alleging sexual misconduct and his challenge to the FCA’s fine and ban, illustrate a broader issue...
Beyond Counterfeits: How Oberthur Fiduciaire Secures Cash against Fraud and Pathogens
Around the world, billions of people still rely on physical banknotes every day. This enduring use means that cash is more than just a...
What is the Importance of User Stories in Agile Development?
What Are User Stories?
User Stories are short, simple statements from the user's point of view. They tend to be in the form of: I...
The Ebola Crisis: The Inconvenient Truths
By Dan Steinbock
For weeks, the latest Ebola outbreak was framed as a regional emergency. That assumption is now being challenged by mounting evidence...
Streetwear: Style Tips for Personal, On-Trend Outfits
Anyone looking to put together casual yet fashion-forward outfits that blend personality, style and comfort can confidently turn to streetwear.
Born between the late 1970s...
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...
