How the World Economy Changed Since 1992
China now anchors the global economy, while India’s rise is reshaping the balance of economic power.
The new Iran deal is a monumental gamble. But Trump has earned the right...
The U.S. and Iran will sign a landmark agreement in Geneva, pivoting from military containment to economic and diplomatic engagement.
Religious Communities Cannot Claim Immunity From Human Rights Obligations
The title of this piece unfortunately does not reflect reality, but rather constitutes an ethically justifiable demand. From an ethical perspective, it is essential...
How the UAE’s Economic Diplomacy Sustains Strong Global Partnerships
In an increasingly fragmented world, the United Arab Emirates stands out for its balanced, forward-thinking approach to diplomacy. At the heart of our global...
Diversifying the Connections Between Finland and Nepal
At the end of November I had the pleasure to visit Nepal, just as the diplomatic relations between Finland and Nepal had reached their...
How India Is going beyond safety nets to economic empowerment
The evolution of welfare states from the Bismarckian model to contemporary iterations represents a broadening of perspectives on the state's role in social welfare...
Dubai set to transform the skies
Dubai is poised to become the global epicenter of aviation innovation as Emirates Airlines joins forces with the Museum of the Future to host...
Why is multilateralism in disarray?
In his seminal paper entitled "Multilateralism: the Anatomy of an Institution," John Gerard Ruggie defines multilateralism as an institutional arrangement that facilitates coordination among...
Beyond the age of hegemony
In the 16th century, Spain became the first global empire. By the 19th century, Britain became a global hegemon. After World War II, the US took over as the new global hegemon. Now...
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023: Insights and Challenges for South Asia
The United Nations Development Programme and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative have recently unveiled the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index for 2023. This...