THAILAND’S CASINO LEGALIZATION: When economic ambitions meet social concerns
The Thai government’ s plan to legalize casinos sparks debate between economic growth hopes and fears of rising social risks. An Ambitious Economic Initiative The Thai government is moving forward with its initiative to legalize casinos as part of large entertainment venues. This effort aims to stimulate the economy, draw foreign investment, and address the […]
TRUMP TARIFFS: Economic and Geopolitical Considerations
On April 2nd, Trump launched a full-scale trade war by imposing universal tariffs. They included a 10% base rate, with variations depending on the country and its trade deficit with the United States, reaching in some cases as high as 74%. This prompted immediate retaliatory measures from China and uncertainty among other countries, torn between […]
THE GLOBAL AI SUMMIT ON AFRICA: a continental strategy for artificial intelligence
A Historic Summit for the Continent On April 3rd and 4th, 2025, Kigali hosted the first Global AI Summit on Africa. The event, organized by the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has been one of the largest initiatives ever launched in Africa on this front. The […]
EUROPEAN REARMAMENT: A new era of defense?
The Return of European Rearmament The issue of rearmament has returned with force to the European agenda, driven by a mix of geopolitical, industrial, and institutional factors. After WWII and the Cold War, Western Europe rearmed under NATO to counter the Soviet threat. However, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, military spending sharply declined. […]
TESLA FACES A NEW STORM
While Elon Musk divides public opinion and investors, Tesla must navigate an increasingly hostile environment amid tariffs, new rivals, and a transforming industry. The Rise of a Tech Giant and Its Polarizing Visionary In recent years, Tesla has undergone an unprecedented evolution in the technology and electric mobility sectors. The American tech company’s rapid ascent […]
TRUMP AIMS FOR GREENLAND
The Trump Administration The Trump II administration is disrupting international and commercial balances with its tariff policies and imperialist statements, first targeting Panama and Mexico. Furthermore Trump aims for Greenland and Canada, speaking of annexation for both. Recently, there has been a formal step back only regarding Canada, as Trump referred to the new Prime […]
US GROUP CHAT LEAK: a national security scandal
On March 24, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, published a leaked transcript from a group chat involving U.S. national security leaders, revealing sensitive military details about planned operations against the Houthis in Yemen. This leak has sparked significant concerns about U.S. security practices and its potential impact on international relations. The US Group Chat […]
FROM CARS TO CHEESE: how new U.S. tariffs could shake transatlantic trade
On April 2, 2025, the United States is set to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from the European Union. While the administration frames this move as a corrective step against what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the economic consequences could ripple across both sides of the Atlantic, affecting supply chains, costs, and the […]
PROTESTS IN TURKEY: THE DETENTION OF İMAMOĞLU
The detention of Istanbul’s mayor sparks a new wave of protests against Erdoğan’s government, with political and economic repercussions. In recent days, Turkey has witnessed significant protests following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition figure and the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The demonstrations, which began on March […]