Nation Branding in a Digitalized World: The Case of Black State
The global video games market is forecast to be a colossal $282 billion industry by 2024 and is expected to grow by 8% annually through 2027.
Economy
Why Libya’s Floods Were So Devastating Than Many Think
Storm Daniel, which hit eastern Libya on September 10, killed at least 7,300 people and left around 11,000 missing and…
Energy Investments: Should Renewables or Fossil Fuels Lead the Path?
Weak investment in fossil fuels will trigger a new global supply crisis in an environment where it is still not…
Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
The US hopes to mitigate China’s influence via the Belt and Road Initiative by supporting the India-Europe economic corridor.
China’s Deflation Woes: The End of the Economic Miracle?
Why is China struggling with deflation? What are the economic implications? Will China become the next Japan, in terms of…
The Frightening Journey of Microplastics from Oceans to Our Bodies
Not only are microplastics ubiquitous, they have the potential to invade multiple ecosystems, from the depths of the oceans to…
Should Turkey Join BRICS?
BRICS may not offer Turkey what it expects. The only reason Turkey might join BRICS is as a result of…
Is China Pushing the Global South into a Debt Trap?
China’s lending practices under the Belt and Road Initiative have come under heavy criticism from the U.S., dubbing it “debt…
The World’s Longest River Could Dry Up: The Nile Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
Sudan and Egypt fear the Ethiopian project could reduce their share of the Nile’s water. But Ethiopia insists the dam…
Déjà Vu in Developing Economies? The Intertwined Story of Inflation, Interest Rates and Debt Burden
Money lost to interest payments creates debt burdens and shrinks public resources that could be channeled into development-friendly areas.
As Global Food Crisis Looms, Governments May Be Caught Unprepared
The world is destined for a global hunger catastrophe unless governments work together to meet people’s immediate food needs.
Can BRICS Challenge the Global Political System?
We are at a historic juncture in terms of the power struggle in the global political system and BRICS has…
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Here is why gold has recently been the main instrument of political revolt against the U.S.-dominated financial order.
Sri Lanka to Allow Indian Rupee in Local Transactions
Can you imagine a sovereign country using a currency other than its own for local transactions? This has been the…
Is ChatGPT a Sign of Hope or Doom for the Future of Artificial Intelligence?
ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the capabilities and applications of generative AI.
The Far Right Is the “New Cool” in Europe
Poverty and war have put Europe’s youth between Scylla and Charybdis, making them have to choose between two evils: poverty…
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
The emerging multipolar order may not prove stable, but it currently serves the interests of the Middle Eastern middle powers…
Financing the post-Earthquake Recovery in Turkey
A stable budget and low debt-to-GDP ratios give the Turkish economy considerable room to implement new public financing initiatives.
Argentina-Turkey Cooperation: A Development Opportunity with the Global South?
The construction of a Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) is one of the main objectives of the Turkey-Argentina cooperation.
