Category: EU
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Reigniting Growth in Europe and Central Asia: A Blueprint for Enterprise-Driven Reform
In 2025, the economies of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) are navigating turbulent waters. While growth in the region remained stable at 3.6% in 2024, excluding the Russian Federation, the broader outlook shows signs of strain, with projections slowing to 2.5% in 2025–26. Weak external demand, the fallout from geopolitical…
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Emerging Markets Outlook 2024–2025: Growth Amid Headwinds
In an increasingly uncertain global economy, emerging market economies (EMs) continue to shine as dynamic engines of growth. With developed economies facing stagnation, it is the EMs—particularly in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa—that are expected to account for nearly 60–65% of global GDP growth over the next…
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The Theory of Tariff and the Case for Cooperative Trade Policy
In recent years, the global trade landscape has witnessed increasing turbulence marked by the rise of protectionism and strategic economic coercion. Amid this, a critical message emerging from diplomatic and economic forums is clear: there are no real winners in a tariff conflict . This idea, often reiterated in international…
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Rising Debt Levels: A Looming Crisis for Developing Nations
The global economy continues to recover unevenly from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one concern that remains deeply entrenched is the rapidly rising debt levels across the developing world. For many Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), debt servicing obligations have become a significant…
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How Declining Competition is Reshaping the Economies
Over the past four decades, the global economies has undergone profound structural changes. While technological advancements, globalization, and financial innovation have contributed to economic growth, a worrying trend has emerged—rising market power, slowing productivity growth, and deepening wealth inequality. At the heart of these developments is a common culprit: declining…
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Europe’s Strategic Shift: Economic Implications of Changing U.S. Policy Toward Ukraine and Defense Spending
The shifting geopolitical landscape, triggered by evolving U.S. policy toward Europe and Ukraine, is forcing European governments and the European Union (EU) to recalibrate their strategic and economic priorities. The United States, once the cornerstone of European security, has signaled a change in its commitment, prompting European nations to reassess…
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EU-India Trade Cooperation
he recent visit of a senior European Union (EU) official to India has reignited discussions on strengthening trade and economic cooperation between India and the EU. With the global economic landscape shifting rapidly, this partnership has the potential to become a key driver for mutual growth. Given the EU’s status…
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