At Davos 2026, the Gulf showcased how oil wealth is being converted into trade platforms, logistics dominance, and global capital…
Nipah Virus in 2026: What We Know, Why It Matters, and How Prepared the World Is
New Nipah virus cases reported in India in 2026 have raised concern but not alarm. Health officials say the outbreak…
Law, Power, and the Limits of Institutions: A Conversation on Governance in a Fragmenting World
A wide-ranging conversation on law as power, institutional legitimacy, and how governance systems actually function across markets, states, and multilateral…
Why Gold Prices Have Risen Over the Past Decade — And What Comes Next
Gold’s decade-long rise is not a speculative anomaly. It reflects inflation risk, central bank strategy, and growing unease about the…
The Epstein Files: Power, Secrecy, and the Limits of What Disclosure Can Deliver
Unsealed documents from the Epstein case have reignited public scrutiny. But a closer look shows disclosure without closure—and the structural…
The WTO at a Crossroads: Power, Development, and the Future of Global Trade
Consensus-based decision-making is not a flaw of the WTO—it is its safeguard. The real challenge is building convergence without eroding…
When Technology Becomes Statecraft: Governing in the Intelligent Age
Technology is no longer a support function of government — it is becoming an instrument of statecraft. A conversation on…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (1972–2026): Life, Legacy, Myths, and What His Death Means for Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s life spanned privilege, reformist promise, civil war, imprisonment and unresolved justice. His death closes a chapter —…
Mohammed bin Salman and the Remaking of Saudi Arabia
Mohammed bin Salman’s reforms have transformed Saudi Arabia from an oil-dependent kingdom into a diversified global business and investment hub.
January 2026: A Month in Review — Crises, Confrontation, and a World Reordering
January 2026 opened with war, unrest, and diplomatic shocks—from Gaza and Ukraine to Iran, Davos, and Venezuela—signaling a year of…
