China’s Scientific Ascent: A Wake-Up Call for the Global South
The release of the Nature Index Research Leaders 2024 underscores a tectonic shift in the global research and innovation landscape. China, for the first time...
Europe Must Stand Its Ground: Confronting the Perils of US Trade Nationalism
In a world increasingly defined by economic nationalism, the need for steadfast, principled engagement has never been more urgent. The recent US-EU trade dispute, reignited...
Azerbaijan’s Glorious Independence Day: A Celebration of Resilience, Leadership, and Brotherhood
May 28th is not just another date in the calendar for the people of Azerbaijan—it is a heartbeat of pride, a festival of sovereignty, and...
Treasuries, Tightening, and the Tremors Beneath Global Markets
The U.S. financial markets received a sharp jolt on May 21 when a 20-year Treasury bond auction recorded abysmal demand, sending yields surging past 5%....
The American Debt Spiral: A Global Warning
The United States, long regarded as the bedrock of global financial stability, now finds itself at a precarious fiscal crossroads. With the national debt surpassing...
Germany’s China Strategy: Realignment or Risk to Economic Logic?
Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, delivered his first major policy address this month, outlining a cautious yet significant shift in Berlin’s China policy. While reaffirming...
The U.S.–China Truce: Economic Realism over Rivalry
Following months of intensifying economic friction, the United States and China reached a provisional truce in Geneva, agreeing to a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs....
America’s Reindustrialization Gambit Could Undermine Dollar Hegemony
The United States is embarking on a long-overdue effort to reshore parts of its manufacturing base, with policymakers pushing for economic security through domestic industry....
Restraint, Not Retaliation: A Call for De-escalation in South Asia
The early hours of May 6–7, 2025, will remain etched in the minds of many in South Asia as a night of unnecessary suffering and...
India’s Provocations Undermines Regional Stability and the Indus Waters Treaty
In recent weeks, we have witnessed yet another dangerous escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. In the immediate aftermath of a tragic terrorist incident...