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
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
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),
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
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).
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).
As the global economic order continues to shift toward multipolarity, strategic cooperation among emerging markets is taking center stage. Within this context, the growing economic engagement between Iran and Uzbekistan, now both BRICS+ members involved in the BRICS+ cooperation frameworks, demonstrates the increasing importance of South-South collaboration. A Bold Economic
Thailand, one of the BRICS+ new partner countries, is a monumental development success story rooted in agriculture with predominant exports being rice, tapioca products and rubber- to mention a few. Today Thailand is the second top exporter of rice, following India and preceding Vietnam, all of which are associated within
Russia, together with its allies and like-minded partners, will continue to counter any attempts to distort the historical truth and memory of World War II.On 9 May 1945, at 00:43 Moscow time, the German Instrument of Surrender was signed in Berlin which ended the Great Patriotic War. It started on
Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, is experiencing a transformative fintech boom. Once dominated by traditional and oligopolistic banking systems, the country’s financial sector is rapidly evolving to cater to the needs of its diverse population. With over 20% of the population still unbanked, fintech innovations offer a pathway to financial
