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).
Wall Street doesn’t follow Trump or political talk. It follows earnings. When expected profits drop, the market falls. When growth returns, it recovers. It’s not about noise — it’s about numbers.
BRICS+ may be expanding fast, but internal rifts—on common currency, the US dollar, and UNSC reform—show why unity in diversity will be its biggest challenge ahead.
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.
75 years after the Schuman Declaration, can Africa adopt its pragmatic model? A project-based path to integration could be ECOWAS’s key to jobs, resilience, and lasting peace.
Pakistan's mineral diplomacy is on display—but between Baloch unrest, shaky US ties, and China’s unease, Islamabad’s bid to woo American investment faces a rocky road.
Trump's trade war gamble isn’t a show of strength—it’s a self-inflicted wound. Escalation without preparation risks stagflation, supply shocks, and global mistrust. China holds the stronger hand.
Amid global trade shifts, India must prioritize strategic autonomy—diversify rare earth sources, invest in deep-tech, and leverage reverse brain drain. Self-reliance is key in a fragmented world.
India takes the lead as BIMSTEC eyes deeper regional integration. The 6th Summit in Bangkok unveiled bold visions—from maritime cooperation to digital infrastructure. Can promise finally meet performance?
As Germany’s Zeitenwende reshapes economic strategy, German SMEs should look East—toward Kazakhstan. A reforming market, strategic location, and shared goals make it a prime partner for sustainable growth.
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.
Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?
Israel’s strike on Iran brazenly defies international law. Without UN approval or evidence of imminent threat, it likely violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter—normalizing illegal aggression under the guise of self-defense.
Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.
Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.
Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.