The new Cold War

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, followed by Western sanctions on and diplomatic isolation of Russia have brought into sharp focus the possibility that...

The Case for Food Security and Energy Independence

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With the outbreak of war in Ukraine after the Russian invasion, many around the world are worried that an extended conflict could raise food and energ...

Vestiges of Empire

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Tensions in Europe continue to mount over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. Last week, in a sign of possible de-escalation, Russia announced that it ...

Ray of sunshine in Russia-Ukraine standoff

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For weeks, Russia has amassed over one hundred thousand troops at its border with Ukraine. This has sent security, political and economic jitters thro...

Till debt do us part

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The national debt level of a country is a measure of how much the government owes its creditors. Economists are generally divided on the question of h...

From Crisis to Transformation: Part 2

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As Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister, was working to help form the United Nations (UN) after World War II (WWII), he famously said, “...

From Crisis to Transformation: Part: 1

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Earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its global economic outlook for 2022. According to the IMF, global growth is expected...

Revisiting the Use of Force Under International Law

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Concerns are intensifying about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. In addition to the over 100,000 Russian troops close to the Russian-U...

Future-Gazing into 2022: Part 2

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Last week’s article focused on three of the biggest challenges facing the world in 2022, namely the onward march of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Future-Gazing into 2022: Part 1

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With 2021 behind us, many are now focusing on what we can reasonably expect over the next 12 months. In this regard, individuals, businesses, organisa...