In the heart of Asia, where the East meets the West, lies Hong Kong – a vibrant metropolis that has long been the pulsating core of global finance. It is a city where futuristic skyscrapers cast their shadows over centuries-old … Continue reading
Category: Economics
Caste, Culture, and Modernity: Exploring the Contemporary Shifts in Indian Society
India is currently the world’s most populated country, and as per the World Banks’s median poverty line of $3.10 dollars a day, 60% of India (nearly 1.3 billion people) live below it. But why is poverty so prevalent? What are … Continue reading
Graying World: The Challenges and Solutions in the Aging Society
The world’s population is aging—and it’s aging pretty fast. In 2018, the number of the world’s population above age 65 already exceeded those below age 5. By 2050, the number of the population older than 65 is expected to double. … Continue reading
Développement et défis : Le duel économique entre Hong Kong et Singapour
Autrefois modestes en ressources et en richesses, Hong Kong et Singapour témoignent désormais d’un développement économique remarquable. Ces métropoles se sont établies comme des centres névralgiques de la finance, du commerce international et du secteur touristique. Ainsi, Hong Kong et … Continue reading
Oil Economies: A Regressive Journey for Women’s Rights
As we continue the battle for equal rights, the negative consequences oil economies pose on gender relations cannot be ignored. Globally, the oil industry has created an impediment to the participation of women in the workforce. With a high dependence … Continue reading
Nuclear Deterrence: The Paradox of Peace in the Shadow of Annihilation
In the intricate realm of global politics, the weight of nuclear weapons casts a long and formidable shadow. Their mere existence isn’t just a testament to technological might and unprecedented destruction but a testament to a world held in tenuous … Continue reading
The Dilemma of Lithium Onshoring
The growing escalation of climate change gives no choice but for the necessity of a global green shift through the use of renewable energy and sustainable practices. To facilitate this transition, countries publish a critical mineral list to guide policy … Continue reading
Singapore: The Playground for Millionaires
Singapore, known as “The Lion City”, is a major trade and financial hub in South-East Asia. Its strategic business-friendly policies and geographic location within Southeast Asia have facilitated rapid economic development. However, economic growth measured through GDP fails to account … Continue reading
Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar
Le pétrole, souvent qualifié d’« or noir », occupe une place centrale dans la géopolitique mondiale. Sa maîtrise et son contrôle déterminent non seulement la prospérité économique d’un pays, mais aussi son influence et sa puissance sur la scène internationale. … Continue reading
Les BRICS : Émergence d’un nouvel ordre mondial et défis de la multipolarité
Les BRICS, constitués du Brésil, de la Russie, de l’Inde, de la Chine et de l’Afrique du Sud, ont émergé comme un groupe de nations remettant en question la suprématie traditionnelle des puissances occidentales sur la scène mondiale. Bien que … Continue reading