The De-Dollarization of World Economy: Xi-Putin Agreement, Saudi Arabia’s Shift to Yuan
The global economy has been dominated by the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency for decades, but recent developments have raised questions about the…
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US boxer Kevin Johnson
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting citizenship to a number of prominent foreigners. Renowned US boxer Kevin Johnson, who moved to Russia…
BRICS bank to release bonds in local currencies
BRICS, a bloc of leading emerging markets, is preparing to launch new bonds in global markets, which will be available in local currencies rather than…
My DEI Experience -It Must be Removed
I was quite surprised as a human resources and labor relations leader when informed systemic racism existed in the workplace, yet I never witnessed it…
Does Iraq hold the key to regional de-escalation?
Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, was firm in his condemnation of a U.S. airstrike against a militia leader in eastern Baghdad on…
Beyond Old Wars, New Fears: Rethinking Security in a 21st Century World
It is hard to use the pre-modern world as a framework for comprehending the modern world that has led to globalization. Neither WWII nor the…
Hardliners ride high in the Middle East
A recent Lebanese public opinion poll suggests there may be limits to Iran-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah’s restraint in confronting Israel. It also suggests why Iran…
The Complex Dynamics Surrounding the U.S. Naval Task Force in the Red Sea
In a strategic move aimed at ensuring maritime security and stability in the Red Sea region, the United States has established a dedicated task force…