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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Ghana’s Interest in BRICS, India’s Support and the Growing Relevance of BRICS+

Ghana’s bid to join BRICS+ reflects a growing push to diversify economic partnerships without abandoning traditional allies. Could its entry strengthen BRICS’ role in a multipolar world?

India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

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QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?