2026-03

Report

The U.S.–Iran Negotiations Are Not About a Deal

An economist’s analysis of U.S.–Iran negotiations. The talks aim not at a grand nuclear deal, but at buying time, managing risk, and preventing escalation.
Report

The Reality of America First Investment Pledges

A deep analysis of America First investment pledges, explaining their strategic design, economic realism, and why Japan’s commitment is structurally flexible rather than fiscally binding.
China

Rediscovering The Analects in an Age of Uncertainty

How Confucian philosophy and The Analects offer a practical framework for leadership, decision-making, and resilience in an age of uncertainty.
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The Era of Capital Wars and the Reconfiguration of the Global Financial Order

Ray Dalio’s Davos warning signals a shift from a rules-based order to an era of capital wars. This report analyzes how geopolitics, U.S. Treasuries, the dollar, and gold are reshaping global finance for investors and policymakers.
Global Economy

Structural Shifts in the International Bond Market

Recent divestments by Danish pension funds and China’s declining U.S. Treasury holdings signal a structural shift in global bond markets. This report analyzes term premium dynamics, reserve diversification, and long-term implications for investors and policymakers.
China

China’s Hidden Debt Problem and the Restructuring of Rural Finance

An in-depth economic analysis of China’s hidden debt problem, focusing on rural banks, rising non-performing loans, and state-led financial consolidation.
Global Economy

France’s Colonial Legacy in Africa and Its Enduring Influence

An in-depth economic analysis of France’s colonial legacy in Africa, examining the CFA franc, security ties, and the transition from dependency to sovereignty.
Report

Energy Geopolitics in the Balkans 

An in-depth analysis of Balkan energy geopolitics, where Russian influence, EU de-risking, U.S. sanctions, and global capital intersect to reshape Europe’s most politicized energy corridor.