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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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Global Market Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
In recent months, global markets have been marked by sharp swings and heightened uncertainty. Investors, wary of prolonged trade conflicts and the specter of a global economic slowdown, are increasingly shifting their assets toward traditional safe havens such as gold, government bonds, and stable currencies. This trend reflects deeper anxieties…
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Bond Market Turbulence and the Future of Trade Policy: A Global Reflection
The recent global bond market sell-off has sent ripples across the financial world, raising alarm bells about future economic stability and the direction of international trade policies. While these developments are closely watched in major economies, particularly those with large debt markets, the implications extend far beyond any single nation.…
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Building AI at Scale with Caution, Confidence, and Complexity
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly ushered in an era of unprecedented technological optimism. We’ve seen similar waves of excitement in the past—whether it was the advent of cloud computing or the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies. Each was proclaimed as the next revolution: cloud would democratize computing power,…
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Tamil Nadu’s Economic Triumph and the Larger Indian Growth Story
India’s federal structure has long encouraged healthy competition among states—particularly in economic performance. In a compelling display of resilience and vision, the southern state of Tamil Nadu has emerged as the frontrunner in India’s growth narrative for the fiscal year 2024–25. Recording a real economic growth rate of 9.69%, the…
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Redrawing the Map of India-Bangladesh-China Relations
In a region as geopolitically intricate as South Asia, even the quiet shifts in logistics or diplomatic words can carry outsized consequences. A recent development in the India-Bangladesh trade corridor exemplifies this well—particularly around the transshipment of goods from Bangladesh to landlocked neighbors like Nepal, and the evolving implications of…
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A Strategic Fight for Economic Fairness and National Security
The U.S.-China trade dispute didn’t emerge out of the blue—it was born from long-standing concerns about fairness, security, and sustainability in global trade. As the world’s two largest economies entered a period of economic friction, it became clear that the challenge was more than just about tariffs; it was a…
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Morocco’s Model for Digital Inclusion
In today’s hyper-connected world, internet access is no longer a luxury—it’s a lifeline for education, healthcare, jobs, and participation in democratic processes. Yet, stark disparities remain. According to recent global estimates, only 7% of people remain offline in high-income nations, while a staggering 78% remain offline in low-income countries. This…
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Beyond Probability: The Unseen Intelligence Behind Predictive AI
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) systems are routinely dismissed as mere statistical engines—tools that predict the next word based on probability—it is crucial to look beneath the surface. Many argue that language models like ChatGPT are just sophisticated parrots, mimicking human language without understanding. But when you observe…
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