The Global Power Shift on May 12, 2025As the world grapples with war, climate upheaval, and economic fragmentation, an epochal transformation is unfolding: the slow, strategic decline of the United States as the unrivaled global superpower, and the calculated rise of China as the new epicenter of global influence. Over the last decade, signs of U.S. imperial overstretch, as predicted by historian […]
The Beijing Strategy on April 24, 2025As trade tensions between China and the United States continue to simmer, Beijing is quietly deploying a wide array of strategies to minimize the sting of American tariffs. While formal negotiations remain sluggish, China is embracing alternatives that blend economic realignment, digital finance, and international diplomacy. The U.S. tariffs, first imposed during the Trump administration […]
The Tariff Trap on April 15, 2025President Donald Trump’s return to the political stage has reignited a wave of aggressive tariff measures, setting the U.S. on a collision course with key trading partners and risking long-term economic disruption. What began in 2018 as a trade spat with China is now evolving into a full-blown structural shift in the global economic order-one […]
The Year of War on April 4, 2025As the world entered 2025, the geopolitical landscape remained dominated by military confrontations, economic realignments, and rising fears of war spreading to new regions. With conflicts raging in Ukraine, the Middle East, and heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific, global powers have found themselves deeply entangled in strategic rivalries. The economic repercussions have been severe, shaking […]
A Nation Caught Between Superpowers on March 25, 2025Pakistan’s economic trajectory is increasingly shaped by its complex foreign policy, particularly its relationships with the United States and China. As a country striving to achieve economic stability, Pakistan finds itself in a precarious position, balancing diplomatic and economic ties between two global superpowers while simultaneously grappling with an alarming debt crisis and stringent conditions […]
The Trumpcession on March 12, 2025The second presidency of Donald J. Trump has reignited global debates over “Trumponomics”-a mix of aggressive tariffs, tax cuts, and protectionist policies aimed at reshaping the U.S. economy. However, these measures have also triggered growing concerns over an economic slowdown, widely dubbed the “Trumpcession.” As fears of inflation, trade wars, and global instability mount, the […]
The Downfall of the European Economy on February 24, 2025The European economy, once a bastion of stability and growth, is facing unprecedented challenges as it grapples with the dual pressures of geopolitical upheaval and shifting global alliances. The re-election of Donald Trump as US President, the protracted Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the broader realignment of global power dynamics have left Europe in a precarious position. […]
Trump’s Oil Ambitions on February 7, 2025The global oil industry is at a crossroads, shaped by the competing forces of geopolitical ambition, market dynamics, and the accelerating transition to renewable energy. Two key players-Donald Trump’s vision for U.S. energy dominance and OPEC’s efforts to stabilize the oil market-are at the heart of this transformation. As Trump eyes a potential return to […]
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook in 2025 on January 9, 2025As 2025 unfolds, Pakistan’s economic landscape remains a complex blend of promise and peril. Despite significant headwinds, including regional competition and internal structural inefficiencies, the country’s strategic location, abundant resources, and demographic dividend position it uniquely for economic resurgence. The question is: can Pakistan capitalize on these opportunities and emerge as a regional economic leader? […]
Pakistan’s Missing Investment Strategy on December 24, 2024Pakistan’s economy stands at a critical juncture, marred by fragile macroeconomic indicators, persistently low foreign direct investment (FDI), and entrenched structural inefficiencies. If I were to believe government-quoted statistics, a very rosy picture emerges. And finally, the inflation genie has been bottled up leading to interest rate reductions and boosting investor confidence. Similarly recent highlights, […]