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America First, Again: Trump Wins the 2024 Presidential Election
In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, securing his return…
Powerless Progress: How South Africa’s Energy Crisis is Holding Its Economy Hostage
South Africa’s prolonged energy crisis, marked by frequent power outages, continues to hinder economic recovery. Eskom, the national electricity supplier,…
The People’s Budget 2024
Why our new Chancellor has made the right decision on the road to repairing the public finances The 2024 budget…
The Geopolitical Battle Over Resources: How Economic and Political Power Are Being Redefined
In the 21st century, the competition for natural resources has intensified, significantly reshaping the geopolitical landscape. As the world grapples…
Elon Musk: Tesla’s Optimus Humanoid Helper Robots
The future of robotics is no longer confined to science fiction. As of October 2024, Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, led…
The Foundation of Global Cooperation: Aligning Vision with Values in an Era of Uncertainty
In today’s world, global cooperation is more critical than ever as nations navigate political instability, economic crises, pandemics, and environmental…
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Unleashing The Power of Data: Transforming Africa’s potential
One of the key drivers of this revolution is Data. It is critical to Africa’s economic growth and has become a new form of capital in the global economy. The continent’s increasing connectivity and data generation, presents a unique opportunity to accelerate development, provided that adequate infrastructure, knowledge, entrepreneurship, capital, innovation and policies are in place.
From Kabul to Gaza: Lessons Unlearned in the Fight Against Terror
The rise of Hamas, an Islamist militant organization, further complicated the dynamics of this conflict. Initially founded as a non-violent Islamic charity, Hamas’s evolution into a militant group reflects broader trends in regional politics and extremism.
The impact of Chinese Investments in Africa
Chinese investments have become a cornerstone of Africa’s economic growth, contributing to significant advancements in infrastructure and technology. However, these investments also raise critical questions about Africa’s long-term economic sovereignty and environmental sustainability.
Cryptocurrencies: The Future of Money
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Unlike traditional currencies governments issue, cryptocurrencies operate on decentralised networks based on blockchain technology. This ensures transparency and prevents double-spending by recording all transactions across a network of computers.
Strategic Leadership and the Governance of Public Institutions
The shift, initiated in the 1980s, steered the public sector away from a culture centered on “administrators” and “policy” toward one emphasizing “management” and “efficiency.”
Unleashing The Power of Data: Transforming Africa’s Potential
Like Asia, America and Europe; Africa is on the brink of a technological revolution with emerging technologies like 5G, AI, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), etc paving the way.
Policy Public Square
Policy Public Square is the Sixteenth Council Podcast, is a weekly platform dedicated to exploring global issues and shaping policy discussions. Featuring influential voices worldwide, it tackles topics such as government, geopolitics, security, terrorism, technology, global health, and energy transition. The podcast aims to facilitate conversations and foster collaborations to address common challenges affecting people globally.
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Spotlight: Leadership Agenda Summit 2024 Report
Understanding and navigating the broader spectrum of uncertainty requires a holistic perspective that goes beyond conventional analysis. It involves examining how technological and societal shifts influence global stability and individual well-being, and exploring strategies to adapt to these rapidly changing conditions. The presentations and discussions at the Leadership Agenda Summit 2024 in Lagos Nigeria delved into these less explored facets of global uncertainty, providing insights into how they intersect with traditional issues and shape the future.
Report of the Leadership Agenda Summit 2024 of the Sixteenth Council
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Grassley’s Gavel: Hammering Down on Reproductive Rights”.
Grassley’s return as Chair of the Judiciary Committee would be the final nail in the coffin for reproductive rights in the United States. The fact that Donald Trump was able to make three successful Supreme Court nominations during his presidency was one of the biggest accidents in history. It handed us a conservative, strict constructionist court that tookMississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks and used it to effectively end the constitutional right to abortion.
Navigating Empire
Re-visiting Sathnam Sanghera’s Empireworld: Mile End Institute Hennessy Lecture On Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the Mile End Institute’s Hennessy lecture with Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireworld:…
Japan’s Economic Shift – From Deflation to Growth
For decades, Japan’s economy has been synonymous with stagnation, marked by persistent deflation or minimal inflation despite aggressive monetary policies…
The US-China Trade War: A Defining Economic Challenge
The trade war between the United States and China, initiated in 2018, represents one of the most significant developments in…
Struggling Students, Pampered Pensioners
I’ve written before that the politics of the far right, or, more accurately, the politics of hate, is easy. It…
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Preventing Regional Escalation in The Middle Eastern Conflict
Ongoing tensions could drive the establishment of a more formal crisis management framework in the Middle East, potentially mediated by the United Nations or regional security councils. NATO’s cooperative security model offers a possible example, although adapted for the unique dynamics of the Middle East.