by Windear | Aug 13, 2026 | Economics, Politics, Trading
Trade values hit a record in the first half of 2026 while trade volumes are forecast to grow at less than half last year’s rate. The gap between those two numbers is the story. Executive summary Two numbers describe the first half of 2026. UNCTAD puts global...
by Windear | Feb 5, 2026 | Politics, Uncategorized
Introduction A central paradox defines the international security architecture of the mid-2020s. As the United States intensifies its strategic competition with China, its policies inadvertently undermine the cohesion of the alliance network essential to that effort....
by Windear | Jul 3, 2025 | Business Management, Politics
The recent rise in violence between Iran and Israel, with little involvement from the U.S., has shown how fragile the balance is between war and diplomacy in international relations. Even if the conflict didn’t turn into a full-blown war, it hurt global markets,...
by Windear | Jun 20, 2025 | Economics, Politics, Trading
In the fast-evolving landscape of global politics, Asia is standing at a crossroads. At the heart of the continent’s shifting dynamics lies one unavoidable factor: China’s growing influence. Whether it’s through massive infrastructure projects, diplomatic initiatives,...
by Windear | Jun 5, 2025 | Economics, Politics
Imagine waking up to the news that Canada, America’s peaceful neighbor to the north, has become the 51st state of the United States. While this might sound like the plot of a political thriller or alternate history novel, considering the real-world implications...
by Windear | May 29, 2025 | Economics, Politics
Since the former U.S President Donald Trump commenced a high-profile tour of Gulf countries the conspicuous exclusion of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt has made these three pivotal U.S allies in the Middle East and has ignited a firestorm of geopolitical analysis. Is this...
