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The Battle Between British Businesses and the Upcoming Budget.
With the November budget inching ever closer, will Rachel Reeves be able to jumpstart the British economy as she had hoped to do so over a year ago? In the October 2024 budget, Reeves succeeded in making life more difficult for British businesses. Since April of this year, businesses have seen a hike from 13.8% to 15% in national insurance contributions, making growth through reinvestment less attainable. This has worsened an issue that some experts have argued Britain alre
Nov 173 min read


Develop or Divide: AI’s Implications for Emerging Economies
Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, AI has consumed media discourse, both in its celebration, and in worries over the consequences of such a technology. A 2025 global study by the University of Melbourne and KPMG found that while 66% of people report regular use of AI, only 46% of people globally are willing to trust AI systems . Despite this, the latest United Nations Human Development Report identifies an anomaly. Emerging economies are not only more awar
Nov 174 min read


The Demise of Turkish Democracy and the Ally Europe Cannot Afford to Lose
On the 19th of March, just days before his likely election as the next presidential candidate for Türkiye’s main opposition party, the...
Apr 23 min read


Five Infallible Commandments for Sound Leadership
I have seen the light. I know how to fix it all. The keys to Sir Thomas More’s utopia are in my left hand, and in my right hand is a...
Mar 264 min read


The US, Ukraine, and the Final Test of the Liberal Order
In the opening chapter of his seminal 1994 work Diplomacy, former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger describes the foreign policy...
Mar 194 min read


The Starmer–Trump Summit: A Glimpse into the UK’s Waning Influence
During Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent White House summit with re-elected President Donald Trump, the UK’s shrinking geopolitical...
Mar 54 min read


When Hannibal Crossed the Alps
Rome is in crisis. The year is 218 BC and Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca has crossed the Alps at the head of a massive army...
Mar 54 min read


A New Age for Nuclear Power: Set to Go Critical
It is puzzling that for decades we've had the ability to safely generate nearly infinite, clean energy with minimal fuel and negligible...
Feb 256 min read


It Is All About Shareholder Value
“If you don’t kiss the ring with Trump, […] he’ll trash you.” – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With tweets deleted and perspectives...
Feb 193 min read


We Should All Pay Attention To El Salvador’s ‘Philosopher King’
In The Republic , arguably the Western world’s most famous philosophical work, Plato grapples with timeless questions of morality and...
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Trump’s Tariffs: Will They Work or Backfire?
Donald Trump has made it clear that upon his return to the White House, tariffs will once again be a cornerstone of his economic...
Dec 2, 20243 min read


You Cannot Escape the Taxman – and Neither Can the Gulf States
Rivers of the black gold have proven difficult for the taxman to overcome in the Gulf, but times are changing. With oil revenues no...
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Navigating a New Economic Landscape: Trump’s Era
The magnitude of Trump’s presidential victory over Democratic incumbent Kamala Harris will endure as one of the most remarkable political...
Nov 18, 20243 min read


How Trump’s Energy Agenda Might Tilt the Scales for Global Markets
Trump’s recent election win has reignited debates over the future of global energy markets. Known for his pro-fossil fuel stance and...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs): A Key Player in Corporate Credit Markets
In today’s complex financial landscape, perfectly balancing between risk and reward can be
challenging...
Aug 25, 20244 min read


Would a World Government Benefit the Global Economy
The world is faced with many global issues that it is troubled with solving. Many organisations such as the United Nations and the World...
Mar 18, 20242 min read


The PIF's Play for English Rugby: Financial Relief or Sports Washing?
In a move that could reshape the landscape of English rugby, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in...
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Navigating Advancements in AI: A Post-Labour Economy?
The recent advancements in AI have already caused disturbances in certain fields of work, such as graphic design and illustration,...
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Upside Potential of Small Cap Equities
In the equity market, we can generally divide the stocks into three different categories by their market capital(cap): large-cap, mid-cap...
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Microsoft Collaboration with OpenAI Faces Scrutiny from UK Watchdog
In a move that underscores the growing scrutiny over technology partnerships, the United Kingdom's regulatory watchdog is closely...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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