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Russia’s Strategy in Africa

Russia’s Africa strategy centers on security-for-resources deals rather than development. This report analyzes how gold mining in Mali and Niger supports Russia’s sanctions resilience and geopolitical influence.

2026.01.22

GOLDRussia

Japan’s Africa Strategy at a Crossroads

Japan’s Africa strategy emphasizes sustainability, governance, and quality investment—but risks losing influence to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This report analyzes the structural, geopolitical, and financial challenges Japan faces in Africa’s evolving diplomatic landscape.

2026.01.21

JapanReport

Belgium Field Observation Report

Why Belgium remains stable despite division. An economist’s field report on mature economies, institutional friction, and lessons for aging societies.

2026.01.20

ReportWORLD

Japan’s Optimal Diplomatic Strategy

An in-depth economic analysis of Japan’s diplomatic strategy, focusing on asymmetric advantage, FOIP, economic security, alliances, and de-risking in an era of geopolitical rivalry.

2026.01.19

Global EconomyJapan

The Long-Term Growth Impact of the Golden Visa

How does the UAE Golden Visa support long-term economic growth?This analysis explains its impact on productivity, human capital, innovation, and fiscal sustainability.

2026.01.18

Middle EastWORLD

China’s External Economic Strategy and the UAE

How the UAE became China’s offshore operational hub, integrating finance, logistics, and information without geopolitical alignment.

2026.01.17

ChinaGlobal Economy

Japan Economic Outlook 2026

An in-depth analysis of Japan’s 2026 economic outlook, focusing on wage growth, easing inflation, and the Bank of Japan’s policy normalization.

2026.01.16

Global EconomyJapan

The UAE–Russia Relationship

Why does the UAE maintain ties with Russia despite sanctions?This report explains their calculated cooperation through energy, finance, and realist geopolitics.

2026.01.15

Middle EastReportRussia

Why Governments Hold Large Amounts of Gold

Why do governments and central banks hold so much gold?This report explains Ray Dalio’s view of gold as ultimate insurance against currency debasement and geopolitical risk.

2026.01.14

GOLDReport

How Will the Dollar’s Dominance Change?

Will the U.S. dollar lose its dominance?This report explains how dollar power is eroding—not collapsing—through Ray Dalio’s Big Cycle, debt, and geopolitics.

2026.01.13

GOLDReportUS

Is the United States in Decline?

A Macro Perspective on the U.S. Economy Through Ray Dalio’s “Big Cycle” FrameworkI. IntroductionWhy Does the Strongest E...

2026.01.12

ReportUS

Why Japan Has Not Gone Broke

Why hasn’t Japan gone broke despite debt over 200% of GDP?This report explains Japan’s sovereign debt through Ray Dalio’s Big Debt Cycle, financial repression, and central bank intervention.

2026.01.11

Global EconomyJapan

The Kafala System and the Economic Development of the UAE

An economist’s analysis of how the Kafala system enabled the UAE’s rapid growth by managing labor, externalizing risk, and avoiding an immigration state model.

2026.01.10

Middle EastWORLD