Dispatches

ASEAN Pursues Deeper Regional Integration Through New Trade Deal The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is making steady progress towards finalizing a new regional trade agreement that could significantly…

India’s Central Bank Hikes Rates, Government Pushes Privatization Amid Devastating Floods India’s Central Bank Acts to Curb Inflation In a move aimed at reining in persistently high inflation, India’s central…

Japan’s Infrastructure Upgrades and 2024 Olympics Preparation As the world continues to navigate the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan is forging ahead with ambitious plans to modernize its…

China Moves to Further Open Financial Markets as Tensions with Taiwan Simmer July 3, 2024 In a major move to further integrate its financial system with the global economy, the…

Economic Woes Exacerbated by Global Uncertainties The Lingering Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on economies across the African continent. With lockdowns, travel…

Climate Change Impacts Across the African Continent The Relentless March of Desertification Africa continues to bear the brunt of the global climate crisis, with desertification and land degradation emerging as…

Concerns over Democratic Backsliding in West Africa Introduction Over the past several years, there has been growing concern about the state of democracy in parts of West Africa. A number…

Unrest in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Introduction The northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia has been the site of a protracted and bloody conflict since late 2020,…

Amidst the Chaos, Stories of Resilience and Humanity Emerge July 3rd, 2024 – The Sahel region of Africa has long been plagued by instability, conflict, and the devastating consequences of…

The Struggle for Stability in a War-Torn Nation It was a sunny morning in the small town of Riohacha, nestled along the northern coast of Colombia. The air was thick…