Brazil has taken up the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. As the grouping gears up for its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro this July, the host nation is tasked with managing rising global tensions, partly fuelled by the protectionist trade policies
India, a major global oil consumer relying heavily on imports, has historically been susceptible to fluctuations in Western oil prices and geopolitical pressures. This vulnerability, stemming from importing over 85% of its crude oil, exposed the nation to supply disruptions and external political factors. However, collaborative efforts within BRICS are
In a world recalibrating its power structures, the heartbeat of a new economic order is not coming from Washington or Brussels, it’s coming from Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha. The first quarter earnings of GCC banks, a record-breaking $13.2 billion — are not just figures in an accounting ledger. They are
Indonesia’s Manufacturing Global Ambitions The manufacturing sector constitutes a significant portion of Indonesia’s economy, contributing 20% to the GDP and thereby playing a pivotal role in the nation’s economic advancement. The majority of manufacturing operations are concentrated on the island of Java, which is home to 60% of the national
The idea of the world changing has become a habit, year-on-year, that statement provides no new information. Nonetheless, this opinion points out that what is happening [with strong support] is that global relationships are changing–old friends have become foes and new friends have been foes. This particular change rings true
Iran is rapidly emerging as a renewable energy powerhouse, making bold strides in solar energy expansion that signal a transformative shift—not just for the country, but for the broader BRICS+ alliance. In the past Iranian year alone (ending March 2025), Iran added an impressive 600 megawatts (MW) of solar power
The administration of US President, Donald Trump, has directed American software firms responsible for semiconductor design tools to cease sales to Chinese clients, intensifying efforts to curb China’s technological progress in advanced chip manufacturing. This policy shift, communicated through the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), focuses
Cairo’s Rise in the MENA Startup Scene The Egyptian startup market has taken considerable strides in its growth and development, to the extent that Cairo has secured a 3rd place position in the MENA startup landscape according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report of 2024. The notable ranking shows that
The nuclear standoff between Iran and the United States is often framed as a matter of international security, but rarely is it interrogated through the lens of fairness or consistency. At the heart of the matter lies a glaring double standard. Iran, a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),
A new narrative is unfolding in the Horn of Africa and it is one that defies the legacies of colonialism and reclaims Africa’s right to development on its own terms. With its dynamic economy and rich history, Ethiopia has become a key player in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
