In recent decades, China has significantly increased its presence across Africa. From glistening new highways in Kenya to expansive mining projects in Zambia and loans funding everything from railways to stadiums, the Chinese footprint is unmistakable. This growing involvement has sparked a heated debate: is China fostering genuine development partnerships in Africa, or is it playing a new-age colonial game …

The Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) were s series of policies introduced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in the early 1980s, framed as principles of regulation and taxation that aimed to restore fiscal order, promote growth, and integrate nations into the global market. But for many in the Global South, the legacy of SAPs has been less …

The recent imposition of extensive import tariffs by the United States, labeled “Liberation Day” tariffs, has marked a decisive turning point in international economic policy with far-reaching implications for global trade as well as diplomatic relations. Imposing a base-rate tariff of 10% on all imported products, as well as much higher tariffs on a chosen portfolio of sectors, marks a …

India’s economic rise has pushed the country to the front stage of the modern international landscape as it has emerged as a major geopolitical player while balancing relationships with both Western powers and BRICS. However, this is proving to be increasingly more challenging and complex due to the current geopolitical climate, which is shaped and influenced by economic and political …

Recent international developments are causing the geopolitical landscape to change drastically and at the centre of this transition lies the economic rivalry between the US and China. However, amid this geopolitical rivalry, Mexico is emerging as a strategic player, particularly with regard to global trade and supply chain realignment. This can most likely be linked to the popularisation of Nearshoring …

Following a hiatus of more than ten years, India and New Zealand want to resume their free trade negotiations – an important moment in their bilateral relations. The talks, which initially stalled in 2010 due to issues such as market access for dairy products, are now to be relaunched. The first round of negotiations is planned for next month. The …

In just a few days, the global economic landscape has been significantly disrupted by escalating trade tensions among the United States, Canada, and the European Union: during his first presidential mandate, Trump already raised steel tariffs of 25%, a reform continued by former President Joe Biden, but with exceptions for US Allies, including Canada, Mexico, Japan and South Korea. Trump’s …

The recent decision by the U.S. Administration to impose comprehensive tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods has renewed concerns regarding a looming trade war that could destabilize North American economies. The 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian goods and 10% tariff on Canadian oil and energy products have been imposed as a measure to address growing concerns by the …

It’s been over 6 decades since the United States has imposed an embargo on Cuba, being probably one of the harshest and longest ever enforced. The different US administrations over the years have quite similar pathways against the communist island, although some US presidents tried to ease the sanctions and reconcile with Cuba. The reasons put forward in perpetuating the …

Italy is set to preside over the G7, which includes the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, and Canada, throughout 2024. Italy’s priorities will expectedly include the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, climate change, development in Africa, engagement with China as well as the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence.  During its G7 presidency, Italy plans to host 20 ministerial …