February 2025

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DRC Unique Circumstances Doesn’t Need Another Nationalist Like Patrice Lumumba but a Strategist Like Mobutu (Without Dictatorship)

This article asserts that the DRC’s unique circumstances do not need another fiery nationalist leader; it requires a strategist—someone capable of forging pragmatic coalitions internally and externally, advancing military capabilities to secure its vast territories, and ensuring sustainable development in key sectors. Drawing on historical episodes, reputable sources, and factual evidence, we examine why strategic leadership can better serve the DRC’s interests than pure nationalism.

India’s Economic Slowdown: Navigating a Crossroad of Growth and Uncertainty

India stands at a crossroads. Once hailed as the fastest-growing major economy, the nation now faces a slowdown that threatens its ambitions. With GDP growth projected to dip to 6.4% in 2024-2025, concerns over weakening investment, trade tensions, and a…

Corporate Governance Report

In 2025, corporate governance is expected to evolve in response to emerging global challenges, technological advancements, and shifting stakeholder expectations. Traditionally centered on accountability, transparency, and fairness, corporate governance is now expanding to address complex issues like environmental sustainability, technological…

Nigeria’s Housing Crisis 2024: Challenges and Solutions

The Nigeria Housing Report 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s severe housing deficit, driven by rapid urbanization, high construction costs, and limited access to affordable housing finance. It examines systemic barriers such as inefficient land management and weak…

Climate Risks, Resilience, and Funding in Small Islands

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have high vulnerabilities to climate change effects, which are largely driven by climate change-induced changes in the ocean. Rising sea levels, ocean warming and acidification, and the chain effects of these on marine life have already begun to affect SIDS.

Europe on the Brink: The Need to Secure Strategic Autonomy Amid Trumpian Geopolitics

Europe’s challenges are no longer limited to the economic sphere. As was evidenced by Vice-President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference this year, it faces very real security concerns and vulnerabilities precipitated by an over-reliance on the United States for defense. This has led to a moral hazard, where due to being dependent on American security guarantees

Can Europe Survive Trump 2.0?

A defining feature of Trump’s presidency has been his protectionist economic stance. He has repeatedly criticized European trade practices, branding them as unfair to American manufacturers and threatening reciprocal tariffs on industries such as automotive and agriculture.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk Speak after Signing Executive Order

President Donald Trump and business magnate Elon Musk recently shared the stage following the signing of a new executive order aimed at bolstering America’s competitiveness in emerging technologies. Data and evidence from credible sources—including The White House Archives, BBC News, and Reuters—underscore the significance of this initiative.

Ecuador Election Ends in a ‘Tie’ Prompting Run-Off

A fiercely contested presidential election in Ecuador recently concluded without producing a clear winner, setting the stage for a high-stakes run-off. Recent years have seen Ecuador grapple with rising crime rates, a volatile economy, and deepening ideological divides. This article explores the factors behind the deadlock, and the clashing policy platforms.

UK and US Refuse to Sign International AI Declaration

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hailed as the defining technology of the 21st century. With UK and US refusal to sign international AI declaration at the AI summit in Paris, we unpack the key themes from the summit, examining the arguments, the missed opportunities, and what this decision could mean for the future of global AI regulation.