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Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz: how markets react
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on its nuclear facilities. This threatens global energy security, as 20% of the world's seaborne

Can Israel and Iran achieve peace?
Israel strikes Iran's nuclear facilities. In response, ballistic missiles, a breakdown in negotiations, and the threat of regional war. This is not just another

The Cocoa Revolution in Nigeria: Why Are Engineers Becoming Farmers?
Falling cocoa harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana have sent prices soaring in neighboring Nigeria. This has prompted office workers to leave their desks and become

Peace for Minerals: Why and How is the US Trying to End the War Between Congo and Rwanda?
The US is once again planning to achieve peace through mineral deals. After Ukraine, the focus is on the conflict between Congo and Rwanda, which has been going on for

Canada: Liberals led by Mark Carney win parliamentary elections. How will he defend Canada from Trump?
The Liberal Party has retained power in Canada under the leadership of Mark Carney, a former head of two G7 central banks and a political newcomer. He promises to

Blackout in Spain and Portugal: how it hit business
A massive blackout paralyzed Spain and Portugal, leaving tens of millions of people without electricity. How did it affect businesses and infrastructure? Highlights from

How the White House calculated Donald Trump's trade tariffs
US President Donald Trump on April 2 imposed tariffs on all of America’s trading partners, publishing a list of them. However, the principle of their calculation

Donald Trump's trade tariffs: how will they affect the global economy?
US President Donald Trump plans to announce a large-scale tariff reform on April 2 – the largest intervention in the US economy in the last century. The new customs

Trump and the Last Man. Which Republican Groups Influence Ukraine?
Who and how should Ukraine work with in the Republican Party to maintain US support in the Trump era and beyond? Interview A gift for true leaders Forbes Certificate —