Author: Bahaa Arnouk
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The Promise That Melted in the Snow: How One Whisper Shaped a World on Edge
“Not one inch eastward” Baker James (U.S. Secretary of States) #Globalhegemony; #NATOEXPANSION #Strategicpower; #Internationalrelations; #Geopoliticstoday; #U.S.globaldominance; #Riseandfallofempires; #Greatpowercompetition; #Multipolarworld; #DeclineoftheWest; #GlobalSouthrising; #BRICSvstheWest; It began not with gunfire, but a whisper—soft, almost drowned by the silence of a snow-covered Kremlin morning in February 1990. U.S. Secretary of State James Baker leaned across a polished table, met… Read more
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Does Shrinking the State Really Make Us Richer and Fairer? A Deep Dive into 70+ Years of Data, Theory, and Simulated Futures
#Inequality #PublicSpending #ProgressiveTaxation #FiscalPolicy #Neoliberalism #Keynesian #DataDriven #UK #USA #EconPolicy #LinkedInResearch Recently I worked on analysing 70+ years of data across the UK and the US — tracking how progressive taxes, government spending, and income inequality (via the Gini Index) moved together (or didn’t). Didn’t stop there, but also tested neoliberal theories, Keynesian principles, and… Read more
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🌍 BRICS+: Does It Really Matter? 🚀
What if the world was no longer dominated by a single economic force? What if emerging markets could rewrite the rules of global finance, trade, and influence? 📢 The BRICS alliance—now expanded to BRICS+ with the inclusion of Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Indonesia—is challenging traditional power structures and reshaping economic realities. 🔥 From… Read more
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A New Syria: The Case for an International Rebuild and Aid Initiative, Is Syria In a Need for a Marshall Analogy?
# Syria Reconstruction, #Marshall Plan for Syria, #Economic Recovery, #International Aid; #Post-war Development; #Infrastructure Rebuilding; #Foreign Investment; #Middle East Stability; #Geopolitical Tensions; #Natural Resources in Syria; #Political Transition; #Western Hesitation; #Economic Revival; #Trade and Investment; #Humanitarian Assistance; #Industrial Growth; #Diplomatic Cooperation, #Global Financial Aid; #Syria’s Future, #Economic Oversight Syria’s Untapped Wealth: A Nation Poised for… Read more
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South Africa: Balancing Economic Promise with Structural Challenges
#South Africa Economy; #South Africa Investment Opportunities; #Renewable Energy in South Africa; #South Africa GDP Growth; #Mining Sector South Africa; #South Africa Infrastructure Development; #South Africa Agriculture Industry; #South Africa Unemployment Crisis; #Trade and Investment in South Africa; #South Africa Economic Challenges; #South Africa Natural Resources; #Sustainable Development South Africa; #South Africa Digital Transformation; #South… Read more
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India’s Economic Outlook: Resilience Amid Challenges and Strategic Reforms for Sustainable Growth
#India, #Economic Growth, #IMF, #BRICS, #Fiscal Policy; #Public Investment; #Inflation; #Debt; #Infrastructure; #Digital Economy; #InvestmentSustainability; #Resilience; #Structural Reforms; #Financial Sector; #Monetary Policy; #Public Debt; #Fiscal Deficit; #GDP; #Exports; #Imports; #Renewable Energy; #Green Growth; #Labor Market; #Technology; #Consumption; #Banking; #Trade; #External Risks; #Public-Private Partnership (PPP); #Government Policies India is firmly positioned as one of the world’s… Read more
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Russia’s Economic and Investment Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward
#Russia; #Economic Resilience; #Investment Opportunities, #Geopolitical Challenges; #Sanctions; #Energy Market; #Natural Resources; #Regulatory Reforms; #Foreign Investments; #Technology and Innovation; #Agriculture and Food Security; #Infrastructure Development; #Emerging Markets; #Green Economy; #Macroeconomic Growth A Land of Resilience and Opportunity Spanning two continents and 11 time zones, Russia is not just the world’s largest country—it is a powerhouse… Read more
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Malta: Navigating Resilient Growth and Opportunities for the Future
Malta’s economy has shown remarkable resilience over the past few years, emerging strong from the pandemic and weathering global geopolitical tensions. With an impressive recovery trajectory, Malta is now focused on building a sustainable future through strategic reforms and investments in green energy, digital transformation, and innovation. In this blog, we explore the key factors… Read more
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The EU AI Act: A New Era for Responsible Innovation
In a groundbreaking move, the European Union adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) on June 13, 2024. This revolutionary legislation sets out to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence, striking a crucial balance where innovation can flourish within a secure and ethically sound framework. The EU AI Act paves the way for a… Read more