Syed Zain Abbas Rizvi

Syed Zain Abbas Rizvi is a political and economic analyst. He focuses on geopolitical policymaking and international affairs. Rizvi has written extensively on foreign policy, historical crises and economic decision making of Europe and the US.

India in Struggle With Itself

India's economic growth in recent years has been accompanied by a rise in Hindu nationalism. While the government's policies have attracted foreign investment and...

China’s Population in Decline: A Harbinger of Economic Slowdown?

Population woes have changed over the years as China presents an exhibit of how a declining population could pose a socioeconomic impediment in the...

Playing by the Playbook: Another Spectacle of American Hegemonic Hypocrisy

The karma of destiny is perhaps the most patent representation of natural balance one could witness in a lifetime. The global divide between democracy...

A Global Economic Analysis: Is Normalcy in Store for 2023?

I seem to have forgotten how the world used to look like before 2020, especially in the context of economic sanity. The vagaries of...

The American Protectionism: Ironic Display of Reclusive Policies in a Globalized Trade Order

My fascination with international trade has always been both intriguing and unsurprising. As a scholar of the contemporary global political economy, my focus was...

The Misconstrued Economic Plight of Pakistan

The last few months have been quite a rigmarole through a warren of economic (and political) challenges. We should have expected a rocky road...

Critiquing the Pocketbook Criticism Ahead of Midterm Elections?

The US lawmakers are busy kitbitzing on varied matters of national interest as America heads into midterms on Nov. 8. Economic policies remain the...

Britain’s Economic Ruination: A Warning to the US?

The economic mess in Britain presages trouble for other advanced economies. The financial markets have readily punished the ill-conceived fiscal policies of Liz Truss....

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Bomb First, Justify Later: Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Under Israeli Hegemony

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?

When Israel Bombs and Trump Tweets: Are We Eyewitnesses to a New Kind of Warfare?

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.

From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

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-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

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.

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

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.