Autocratizing Democracies: A War Just for Power (Part 2)

By Joseph Mazur In a period of upheaval, both internal and external, what is the outlook for the preservation of democracy in the United States? It...
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Post–Iran–US War: Regional Realignments and the Limits of US Hegemony

By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui The US–Iran war reshaped the Middle East, exposing US dysfunction and highlighting regional security vulnerabilities. Dr Kalim Siddiqui argues that economic...
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Autocratizing Democracies. A War Just For Power (Part 1)

By Joseph Mazur  What is it that shapes power obsessions for bringing down constitutional democracies? Some current power-hungry leaders game political systems for personal benefits;...
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The Ebola Crisis: The Inconvenient Truths

By Dan Steinbock  For weeks, the latest Ebola outbreak was framed as a regional emergency.  That assumption is now being challenged by mounting evidence...
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US-Iran Conflict: Oil Volatility and Global Economic Crisis

By Dr Kalim Siddiqui This article examines oil control, US-led war, economic crisis, and contested US hegemony. Dr Kalim Siddiqui argues that British imperialism installed...
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Europe’s Future: Should We Worry?

By Joseph Mazur How much longer will the NATO alliance survive the erratic and rancorous antics of its strongest member? Will Trump’s war with Iran change...
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How the US War Against Iran is Drawing Europe into the Multipolar World Order

By Simon Zeise Even the US’s closest allies in the EU are no longer willing to bow to Trump’s dictates.  The EU has made itself economically...
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Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire — US Offramp or Just Another Deception?

By Dr. Jack Rasmus After threatening to destroy Iran’s civilization ‘for now and ever’, Trump announced a tentative ceasefire with Iran and temporary ceasefire of...
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Understanding Iran: Does Trump?

By Joseph Mazur In the vacuum left by the U.S. President's failure to provide a coherent rationale behind America and Israel’s military assault on Iran,...
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Energy Market Shocks: What Banks and Investors Should Watch Next

By Arthur Azizov The global economy is confronting an unprecedented energy shock as the closure of the Hormuz Strait halts critical oil and gas shipments,...

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The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI

By Terence Tse CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value. A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...

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