Brave New World

Hard-Hit but Striking Back: Dubai Finds Correct Balance

Last year, Dubai registered a sharp decline in its population. Almost eight of every 100 inhabitants left the country as…

4 years ago

South Africa Teetering on the Edge of Political and Economic Precipice

Keep South Africa Safe: the slogan is stamped on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s favourite facemask, and could refer to more than…

4 years ago

Free Trade in Retreat in Europe due to Environmental and Labour Standards

The EU free trade baton, carried by the UK until Brexit, has been relayed to the Stockholm Six of like-minded…

4 years ago

The First Days: The Need for Speed in US Politics

In his inauguration speech, President Joe Biden called US democracy precious and fragile: “And at this hour, my friends, democracy…

4 years ago

Out with the Old: President Biden Sets to Work, COVID Top Priority

Freshly installed in the Oval Office, the 46th president of the United States immediately set to work reversing a slew…

4 years ago

Double Dip Recession in the Making, UK Expected to Emerge First

The Deutsche Bundesbank expects a double dip recession. Analysing non-traditional indicators such as Google Map traffic data and air and…

4 years ago

Europe Drifts Away as its US Bogeyman Prepares to Leave

Tired of dancing to an American tune, the European Commission is ready to challenge the global supremacy of the US…

4 years ago

Bitcoin: A Fatal Lapse of Memory

Stephan Thomas is a rich man. Recently, the value of his assets ballooned to a staggering $260 million. There is,…

4 years ago

The Sudden Fall and Coming Resuscitation of Reaganomics

Trickle-down economics was counted amongst the first fatalities of the corona pandemic. The belief that government interference with the functioning…

4 years ago

Whilst Trade Talks Falter, Brits Celebrate Vaccine First

Mind the paradox. Thanks to EU law, the UK has become the first country to certify for clinical use the…

4 years ago