The Little Things That Matter: Semiconductors and the New Geopolitics of the 21st Century
Whether you have chosen to read this article in a digital or physical medium, it is vital to know that it would not have...
The Forgotten Crisis in Afghanistan
August 2021 was a month like no other for eleven-year-old Temur and his family. This was, of course, when the Taliban succeeded in toppling...
What 43 Billion Dollars Could Have Done: The Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka and...
Around the same time Elon Musk made a bid for Twitter at 43 billion USD, Sri Lanka defaulted on its 51 billion USD external...
From War Zones to Auction Houses: The Journey of Smuggled Cultural Objects
Somewhere in an Afghan village not far from Kabul, a bronze figurine dating back some eighteen thousand years is picked up at an archeological...
El Salvador: In Bitcoin We Trust?
Tourists and adventure-seekers are finding a new reason to love the tiny coastal town of El Zonte. Aside from its stunning sunsets and surfing-friendly...
Zero Poverty by 2030: A pipe dream?
In September 2015, world leaders came together and adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The...
Rethinking Stimulus Packages in Developing Nations
Three words have dominated the world of finance and economics in the year 2021, “supply chain”, “inflation” and “stimulus package”. You might have noticed...
NFTs in the Art Market: Remedy or Crisis Winner?
When taking stock of the last few months in the global art market, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has left its traces....
NextGenerationEU: The Right Solution for the COVID-19 Pandemic?
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world are facing a serious economic crisis. The European Union is no exception. To...
Vive le CFA Franc – The Leech That Is Draining Africa
The relationship between French colonisation and economic dominance has always been intertwined. From the first trading ports in Senegal in the 17th century and...
