Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994, is the co-founder and acting leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994, is the co-founder and acting leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
The U.S. is beating war drums in the Southern Caribbean, raising fears of a showdown with Venezuela. Despite Maduro’s rhetoric and past military buildup, Caracas faces overwhelming odds in any real confrontation.
Trump’s greenlight for CIA operations in Venezuela marks a dangerous escalation. What begins as covert action could soon become open invasion — with echoes of Iraq and Libya.
When protests fail and critics are ignored, Wall Street still commands Trump’s attention — swift, brutal, and impossible to spin. The “Trump Thump” proved it: markets, not politics, hold the real power.
Elegant models don’t build nations. Hamilton, Lincoln, and Roosevelt knew trade must serve sovereignty, justice, and strategy. Dr. Emir Phillips rebuts Ricardian dogma in defense of America’s moral political economy.
David Ricardo’s 200-year-old insight still matters: trade isn’t about who’s best at everything — it’s about who gives up the least. Even outproduced, America wins when it trades smart.
Trump 2.0 rolls back climate policies as America exits Paris Agreement and prioritizes fossil fuels. Austerity and deregulation reshape environmental policy—what’s the global fallout?
Donald Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine reached its turning point with the high-level meetings between Russian and US diplomats in Riyadh, Saudi...
Cuba once ranked as the world’s 29th largest economy, richer than Spain and Japan. Its sugar empire fueled prosperity—until volatility, U.S. influence, and revolution reshaped its destiny. A story of rise, fall, and resilience.
Throughout history, great powers have often traded away smaller nations in pursuit of strategic realignments. Today, we may be witnessing another such moment. Donald...
The much-televised Zelensky-Trump Oval Office argument with fervor shocked the world and shattered the hopes of ending the Ukraine war “in 24 hours”. Some...
Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.
Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.
Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.
AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.
India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential.
