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Opinion| Stagflated Economy
The fiscal policy clashes the monetary policy, the 1st is pushing for growth and maximizing incomes to address the budget deficiency and public debts, the second is pushing to holdback inflation rates and excess liquidity.
2nd anniversary of “Capitol riot” US democracy fails with deepening political polarization
The United States is embarrassed by a prolonged House speakership election that has paralyzed the new Congress with scars left by the Capitol riot stinging even more on the second anniversary. “It’s embarrassing,” US President Joe Biden said earlier this week of the House’s repeated failure to elect a new speaker while stressing that the …
The bubble of prejudice versus the light of hope in China’s COVID fight
In the eyes of some Westerners, the word “delicacy” represents numerous possibilities and considerable diversity: spaghetti, Kung Pao Chicken, tacos, and French fries, among others. Yet they refuse to accept the similar possibilities and potential for diversity embedded in the word “anti-pandemic.” Chances are, these people are the same ones who reject the fact that …
Opinion| What will remain of the Palestinian cause?
Netanyahu announced the action plan of his new government, which includes settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, thwarting Iran’s attempts to develop its nuclear weapons, and reshaping Israel’s foreign policy in line with international changes that may lead to a multipolar world.
Opinion| It’s time to alleviate the anxiety around EVs to accelerate the auto industry’s move to electrification
At Mansour Automotive, we’re big advocates of moving towards the electrification of the industry, and we see real genuine consumer interest in EVs in the local market. Yet, consumers’ reservations about purchasing EVs and going electric are still prevalent.
Opinion| Biden’s immigration policies create a humanitarian crisis on the US-Mexican border
By maintaining this article, immigrants are denied the opportunity to seek asylum at the border and they are immediately deported to Mexico.
Opinion| The nuclear agreement in light of European fear, American rejection, and Arab anticipation
Despite the continued hope of the EU, as well as the overwhelming desire of the US to reach an agreement, indications confirm that Iran does not want to budge on the matter. This is especially true after it succeeded in reaching the nuclear threshold by publicly enriching uranium to 60%, producing the metal needed to manufacture a nuclear bomb and operating advanced centrifuges in its three controversial reactors. These are also the areas that Iran has denied the International Atomic Energy Agency access to for inspection.
Opinion| Insufficient cold chains lead to food loss that could feed 950 million people
If food waste was a country, it would be the third largest emitter behind the US and China, contributing to up to 10% of the world’s greenhouse gases. However, with a growing need for food production and cold chain development comes the risk of greater emissions from energy demand. The crucial role of the cold chain is a global blind spot in climate change mitigation. A growing population will require more food, but we simply aren’t ready to handle that globally today.
Opinion| Arab-Chinese Summits and features of the new world
This is especially so since the parties to those summits have become a political and economic alliance that cannot be underestimated and managed during the last period to put their fingerprints on many regional and global issues to a degree that forced traditional global powers to change their positions and strategic plans.
Opinion| Prospects of Egyptian-Chinese relations and the multipolar world
The president’s participation in the Arab-Chinese Summit comes within the framework of Egypt’s keenness to strengthen and develop the distinguished historical relations between the Arab world and China, as well as to contribute effectively to efforts to strengthen mechanisms of joint action to achieve common interests.
Opinion| Metaverse: Game of Mood Management & Psychological Mapping!
The metaverse concept recently publicised by Facebook’s rebranding as Meta will revolutionise how we interact with the world. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that “the next generation of the internet is metaverse” and that existing social media will come under the umbrella of this new wave.
Opinion| The mistake of EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen
The horror is that mediocrity and demagogy have become a system in modern Germany
Opinion| Trump’s deal of the century and the Ukrainian crisis
This is in addition to the insistence of Western countries to isolate and weaken Russia and to thwart the attempt to reshape the global political and economic map.
Opinion| The Franco-German conflict threatens European disintegration
This conflict took military, economic, and even social forms, and continued during the first and second world wars. However, with the establishment of the EU and the unification of the European currency, it subdued.
Opinion| Alice Weidel — Germany’s new hope?
Weidel is a young and dynamic banker and economist that also speaks Mandarin. She also leads the German conservative AfD Party with courage and cleverness to new heights. Who is she and what makes her so special amid the current failed Scholz government?
Opinion| US creates a new Afghanistan in Ukraine
For example, Ukrainian military officials recently admitted that their country has lost nearly 50% of the weapon supplies that have flowed in since the outbreak of the war on 24 February, which opens the door to selling them to third parties, whose identity remains unknown.
Opinion| Trump and Biden: Two sides of the same coin
Trump submitted the nomination papers to the Federal Election Commission, then spoke to his supporters at his residence in Florida. “To make America great again, I am tonight declaring my nomination for president of the United States,” Trump said, adding that he wants to prevent Biden from securing a second presidential term.
Opinion| Iran at a crossroads
Overnight, the official state and its apparatus found themselves face to face with rampant protests, with 80% of the participants being born and raised during the religious regime.
Opinion| COP27 begins with inclusion of Loss and Damage on agenda
The outgoing COP President Alok Sharma formally passed on the Presidency to HE Sameh Shoukry. India appreciates the efforts put in by the UK during their Presidency and wishes that Egypt takes the efforts to combat climate change further with more meaningful outcomes.
Opinion| Fighting global warming becomes more challenging at COP27
Russian businesses show promise on climate targets despite political tensions
Opinion| High-velocity decisions in high-velocity environments
We might no longer be a start-up, but we obsess about keeping our Day 1 mentality in everything we do. Our Day 1 culture is about always being constantly curious, scrappy, and experimental. It means not being afraid to fail and learn, and make our customers happier as we continue to evolve.
Opinion| The COP27, geopolitical challenges, and the demands of developing countries
The conference is part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change — an international treaty signed by most countries in the world to limit the impact of human activity on the climate.
Opinion| The American scheme and the ‘European Spring’
To a large extent, the European and American positions were united in helping Ukraine stand in the face of Russian aggression.
Opinion| Gender equality is at the forefront of COP27
Women constitute the largest share of the world populations, close to 1.9 billion across all continents. Unfortunately, at my home country, Uganda, a couple of women were violated through sexual harassment and isolation from different activities.
Opinion| Gas is the password between Lebanon and Israel
The most important of these contradictions is that the agreement was signed even though the two countries are officially in a state of constant war and the Israeli air force carries out almost weekly flights over the capital, Beirut. Even the land borders between the two sides are still witnessing clashes from time to time, in addition to the fact that those borders have not been agreed upon, especially concerning the Shebaa Farms area.
Swiss banker calls on Pope to intervene for Peace in Ukraine
Mankind’s efforts to settle the horrific war in Ukraine have failed thus far to bring peace. Here is my appeal to Pope Francis to intervene and turn the tide.
Opinion| Either side wins, global destruction is guaranteed
Conversely if Russia proclaims victory over Ukraine in Ukraine the West, the US, NATO, and the EU have no other choice but to defend their unipolar demands of victory over Russia which also will lead to a nuclear standoff. Both scenarios are not in the interest of not only either party but also nor of the global community per se. It could potentially wipe out humanity on a grand scale and lead to a truly great reset, one of calling in the Stone Age.
Opinion| Businessmen make political decisions in the United States of America
The same experience is currently being repeated from another perspective. Two weeks ago, American billionaire Elon Musk proposed a possible agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, under which Ukraine would permanently cede Crimea to Russia. This is in addition to holding new referendums under the auspices of the United Nations to determine the fate of the territories controlled by Russia. Also, Ukraine would agree to become a neutral country. Musk asked Twitter users for their opinion of his plan, prompting sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who strongly rejected this proposal.
Opinion| Biden’s threats to punish Saudi Arabia are much ado about nothing
To respond to these accusations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued a firm statement strongly denying these allegations and confirming that the Kingdom was not involved in any geopolitical conflicts, stressing its clear position in the Security Council against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Tigray has resisted Ethiopia’s far greater military might for two years – here’s why neither side is giving in
If Tigray and Oromia’s political problems aren’t correctly understood and resolved, conflicts will continue until the collapse of Ethiopia