Oman Proposes Preferential Trade and Investment Agreement with China
Sultan Haitham of Oman’s visit to Beijing signals a push to expand economic cooperation, with proposed joint investments spanning renewable…
The Algorithmic Architecture of Authoritarianism
The modern Big Brother does not need a telescreen in every living room, it is enough to control the interconnected…
Europe’s Gen Z Protests Gain Momentum as Young People Demand Economic Change and Political Accountability
From France and Belgium to Serbia and Albania, a growing youth-led protest movement is challenging governments over rising living costs,…
Global Debt Surpasses $365 Trillion as Soaring Borrowing Costs Fuel Unrest Across Europe
Worldwide debt held by governments, businesses and households increased by approximately $10 trillion during the first half of 2026, reaching…
The World Economy Is Betting on AI. What If the Payoff Comes Late?
The biggest risk to the AI thesis may not be technological failure. It may be a timing mismatch between spending…
Why Capital Markets Matter for National Development
In the Islamic world, the mudaraba partnership enabled investors and entrepreneurs to share profits and losses, supporting commerce across vast…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Demands Red Sea Access as Regional Tensions Rise
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has renewed his call for access to the Red Sea.
Brazil Heads to Lula-Bolsonaro Runoff as Right Gains Ground in First Round
The election takes place as Brazilians confront concerns over crime and the cost of living, while relations between Brazil and…
US Presses France and Germany to Release Diesel Stocks as Fuel Prices Surge
The United States had asked the European Union to release 120 million barrels of diesel over the next six months.
Global Meat Supply Faces Growing Pressure as Cattle Herds Shrink
In the United States, drought has affected about 60 percent of cattle-rearing areas, according to S&P Global.
The Besieged Giant: The Geography and Demographics Shaping China
China’s eastern borders are encircled by a chain of islands, referred to in geopolitical literature as the “First Island Chain”,…
Xi’s Visit and the China-Egypt Strategic Partnership
One of the most important steps taken to strengthen military relations between Beijing and Cairo was the “Eagles of Civilization…
China Gains Energy Leverage as Xi Arrives in Washington Amid Iran War
Trump is expected to press Xi over China’s energy relationship with Iran during the meeting in Washington.
The Fifth Wave of Maritime Security: An Interview with Dr Timothy Edmunds
In an exclusive interview to Politics Today, Professor Timothy Edmunds gives an insight into which trends in maritime security “will…
US Fed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals Another Hike This Year
Inflation in the US remained elevated, prompting the central bank to maintain a focus on bringing price pressures back toward…
Iran War Costs U.S. $38 Billion as Congress Warns of Rising Economic and Military Strain
The Congressional Budget Office said the Iran war has cost Washington about $38 billion so far, with the figure expected…
Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘Immediately’ After Midterms
Trump accused Iran’s leadership of deliberately escalating the conflict in an attempt to influence the US elections and damage Republican…
Old Routes, New Influence: China’s Emerging Strategy in Somalia
What is more interesting is the changing instruments through which Chinese influence is being constructed in Somalia.
