Trouble across the western border
Given the paucity of ideas and strategy to deal with the induction of the Taliban government in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the US withdrawal, one could long foresee heating…
Western policies and immigration
The recent boat tragedy off the Greek shores has saddened the entire nation, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to announce a day of mourning. The fate of many Pakistanis is…
Cash-strapped countries face IMF bailout delays as debt talks drag on
Countries in debt distress such as Zambia and Sri Lanka turning to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial help are facing unprecedented delays to secure bailouts as China and…
Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave
Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide to leave in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Serious debt distress facing developing countries
Many of the developing countries are net importers of oil whose price has been rising, only recently to a seven-year high of above US$ 90 per barrel. A February 4…
Pandemic and a difficult economic situation of developing countries
‘Developing countries have been ravaged by a combination of the pandemic-driven health crisis, collapsing exports, rising global food prices, domestic economic contraction, falling fiscal revenues, and external debt overhang. The…
All unquiet on the western front
Deserted. Quiet. Forlorn. From London to New York Christmas and new year were painfully silent. These two occasions were symbolized by the biggest festive atmosphere that led the human celebrations.…
In storm-hit Barbuda, China fills void left by Western ‘neglect’
Steel drums carry a jubilant rendition of "Guantanamera" over the ruins of Barbuda's capital Codrington, as dignitaries and residents mark the latest bit of progress in the island's grueling struggle…
Tougher US sanctions make Cuba ever more difficult for Western firms
Tougher US sanctions against Cuba have led international banks to avoid transactions involving the island, while prospective overseas investors put plans on hold and foreign firms operating in the country…
Gaza and Western media
An Israeli attack on Gaza was imminent, and not because of any provocations by Palestinian groups in the besieged, impoverished Gaza Strip. The Israeli military escalation was foreseeable because it…
