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The renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have raised fresh concerns over Gulf security and the wider consequences of the…
25 Years After 9/11: The Day That Changed the World
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Why Global Companies Are Building in India
India Is Becoming More Than a Market For decades, multinational companies looked at India primarily as a market. A huge…
After Khamenei: What His Funeral Means for Iran’s Economy and the Future of the Islamic Republic
The funeral of Ali Khamenei marks one of the most significant moments in the history of the Islamic Republic. Beyond…
Strait of Hormuz: The Waterway That Could Trigger the World’s Next Economic Shock
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world, carrying a substantial share of…
The Collapse of U.S.–Iran Peace Talks: What Comes Next for the Middle East?
A Fragile Opportunity Lost For a brief moment, diplomacy appeared to offer a path away from one of the most…
How the Football World Cup Shapes the Global Economy
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup becomes one of the world's largest temporary economies. From tourism and infrastructure investment…
Iran Peace Talks: Could Negotiations Have Happened Without War?
The renewed Iran peace talks are forcing governments and analysts to confront a painful reality: many of the issues now…
U.S. Change of Stance on Taiwan: Strategic Ambiguity Under Pressure
Taiwan has become the center of global strategic competition. As China increases military pressure and Washington reassesses long-standing deterrence policies,…