An idea that once seemed like a geopolitical curiosity has escalated into one of the most volatile talking points in global politics. The United States’ renewed push to acquire Greenland has triggered a wave of tension.  Many European countries have rejected the proposal and argued that Greenland’s future should ultimately be determined by Denmark and Greenland. In response, Trump implemented tariffs against the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands an

In recent weeks, India has been experiencing something that, at first glance, seems almost contradictory. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been pulling money out of Indian equities at a rapid pace, with withdrawals surpassing ₹22,530 crores (est. $2.7 billion USD) between January 1st and 16th alone. For a country that’s often described as the growth engine of emerging markets, such a sharp retreat raises an important question: why are foreign investors leaving one of t

NatWest Group has reached an agreement to acquire Evelyn Partners, marking its first major acquisition since returning to full private ownership last year. The deal is expected to complete in summer 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Evelyn Partners manages approximately £69 billion in client assets. Following the takeover, it will be combined with NatWest’s existing private banking and wealth management business to create a division overseeing around £127 billion in asset

Over the past year, Greenland has transitioned from a peripheral Arctic territory to a flashpoint in global geopolitics. As an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island's vast expanse, rich in rare earth minerals and strategically positioned amid melting ice caps, has drawn renewed U.S. interest under the second Trump administration. With climate change accelerating access to new shipping routes and resources, Greenland now embodies the intersection of national se

Deal Overview   Kris Marszalek, founder and CEO of Crypto.com , has acquired the AI.com domain for $70 million. Multiple outlets describe this as the largest public disclosed domain transaction in history. According to the Financial Times, the transaction was confirmed by broker Larry Fischer of GetYourDomain.com . Moreover, the $70 million was paid entirely in cryptocurrency to an undisclosed seller.  The price also breaks the previous public records for domain sales. Earli

Western blocs are once again a fashionable target. This is the case for the EU which, across America and Europe itself, has been increasingly criticised, and even vilified, as faulty. Economic growth has been underwhelming (S8),  a problem overshadowed by red tape, which consistently drags bureaucracy (S9).  In a time of geopolitical volatility (S20) , the failure of urgent collective decision making is a modern Achilles heel. The implied alternative, often hinted and sometim

Keir Starmer’s election looked to be the beginning of a new era of British politics – an end to 14 years of conservative incompetency and the horrors of austerity.  Over the past 18 months, progress has felt slow, with many voters left dissatisfied . As a result, Starmer and his cabinet have seen much – mostly valid – scrutiny. There are, however, areas in which Starmer has excelled, a major for me being his leadership on the international stage. Starmer’s pragmatic approach

In 2013, the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed , killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring thousands more. The building housed suppliers producing clothes for global fashion brands, including many selling into European markets. Despite visible cracks the day before the disaster, workers were ordered back to work. Rana Plaza became a symbol of the gulf between glossy corporate codes of conduct, and the dangerous reality faced by workers in global supply cha

Africa’s largest economy, South Africa, has seen little growth over the last decade, expanding by less than 1% annually. Yet recent figures suggest a change may be imminent.    Since the formation of the ‘Government of National Unity’ coalition government in 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been taking action to spur economic growth. Central to his plan is Operation Vulindlela – isiZulu for ‘clear the path’ – which has aimed to tackle issues including power, transport, wat

Despite the increase in the use of AI tools  to screen candidates, elaborate online assessments, and an emerging trend of ‘target’ and ‘non-target’ universities , interviews remain a key part of the application process for graduates, internships and academic opportunities. Whilst the other parts of the application focus on the technical, numerical, and analytical skills necessary to do the role, interviews serve as more of a ‘vibe-check’ of soft skills, assessing how clearly

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