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Foreign Investors Rush Into Argentina, Driving $27 Billion Inflows Under Milei’s Business-Friendly Reforms

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Argentina’s government is touting early signs of success from its flagship investment incentive regime as President Javier Milei seeks to attract billions of dollars in foreign capital to revive an economy long plagued by inflation, currency instability, and chronic shortages of hard currency. Argentina’s government said investments tied to its flagship RIGI incentive regime have … Read more

Putin’s Wartime Economy Forces 209,000 Russian Small Businesses to Shut in Just 3 Months

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Russia’s consumer economy is coming under growing strain as high wartime spending, sanctions-driven inflation and internet shutdowns linked to Ukrainian drone attacks pressure businesses, causing a sharp rise in business closures in 2026 due to high borrowing costs, weak consumer demand and rising operating costs. Data from a Russian business intelligence and due diligence platform, … Read more

Russia Embraces Afghan Taliban With ‘Full Partnership’ Declaration and Energy, Infrastructure Deals Amid Security Concerns

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Russia said on May 14th that it is moving toward a “full-fledged partnership” with the Afghan Taliban, marking another step in Moscow’s rapid diplomatic shift toward the Islamist movement that returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces. The announcement, made by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and reported … Read more

Can President Trump and Republicans Win Back Voters as Cost-of-Living Pain Intensifies Ahead of Midterms?

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The public sentiment in the United States is turning more critical of President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the country due to the dissatisfaction over the state of the economy, particularly after the outbreak of conflict with Iran, which caused a spike in fuel prices, adding fresh strain on households already grappling with prolonged inflation. This … Read more

India’s Big Shipbuilding Push: From 0.06% Towards 5% of Global Output by 2030

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India is steadily working to build a strong presence in the global shipbuilding industry by improving its competitiveness, focusing on exports, and deepening its integration with international markets. The country is investing in modern infrastructure, upgrading domestic manufacturing capabilities, and encouraging private sector participation. Through policy support and strategic initiatives, India aims to capture 5% … Read more

From Anchorage to Geneva: How Trump’s Energy Leverage Is Steering Ukraine Peace Talks

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Earlier this month, news emerged of an American financier with ties to the US President Donald Trump’s family having reached an agreement with a Russian energy company in the fall of 2025 to explore mobile liquefied natural gas development in Alaska. The disclosure of this deal, shortly after the latest US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva, … Read more

Russian Railways Hikes Freight Tariffs as Finances Strain

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Russia plans to raise freight tariffs by 1% starting March 1st to support state-run Russian Railways (RZD), facing severe financial issues due to declining cargo volumes and increasing debt. The rise in tariffs aims to bolster revenue while addressing transport security concerns amidst ongoing impacts from the Ukraine war and Western sanctions.

Beyond Trade Deal: India–US Partnership Has Come A Long Way In The Past Four Months

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The recently announced interim trade deal framework between the United States and India is bound to garner a lot of traction for at least a week from now. However, in the past four months alone, there have been several substantial developments in India-US relations across various sectors, including defense, tech cooperation, and the critical mineral … Read more

Is The United States Looking To Make A Quite Comeback In Afghanistan To Reassert Its Primacy In Asia’s Strategic Heartland?

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While the news related to Greenland, Iran, and Venezuela have attracted a lot of eyeballs globally, what is going largely unnoticed is the United State’s behind the scenes engagement with Afghanistan, possibly in a bid to reassert its influence across South, West, and Central Asia. The former US Special Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation, Dr. Zalmay … Read more

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) Legitimacy Crisis and Implications for Taiwan

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is facing considerable challenges to its legitimacy, which has historically been based on two foundational pillars: the promise of prosperity and the concept of ‘national rejuvenation’ (民族復興), which includes reunification of Taiwan with the Chinese mainland as a vital aspect. The first pillar is evidently faltering amid slowing economic growth … Read more