Recent polls point to declines in Trump’s approval ratings amid growing criticisms of his policies on the economy and foreign affairs.
|
The Gulf is facing a potential water and food crisis because of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with significant repercussions on global fertiliser production and transport costs, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|
The Iranian regime is facing an existential threat and has been unleashing a nightmarish scenario for the global economy, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a global economic chokepoint, could have major negative repercussions for the world economy.
|
US tariffs, the AI bubble, and the search for critical minerals triggered a reset in international trade relations in 2025, causing high levels of uncertainty in the global economy.
|
Social media and political polarisation have been leading to changes in American public attitudes towards Israel, but they may not be enough to change Washington’s support, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|
The US has long been rebuffing Israeli pressure to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, something it finally did with yet unknown consequences.
|
The world responds to Trump’s tariffs, tweets, and policy flip-flops since he took office some three months ago,
|
The year is ending with question marks over the global energy market from the Ukraine conflict, the OPEC+ countries, and China’s Covid-19 policies.
|
As Egypt prepares to host the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh next month, Cairo is seeking ways to green the Egyptian economy, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|
Egypt’s plans to export more natural gas reflect Cairo’s hopes of becoming a global energy hub, including by reducing domestic consumption.
|
What are the the positive and negative effects of a strong US dollar on the global and Egyptian economy?
|
To fully understand the role of the US in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, one has to look at the pattern of past Russian interventions and the evolving nature of the international order, writes
Ahmed Mahdi
|
The military conflict in Ukraine, a major energy and food-producing region, will have significant implications for the economies of the Middle East, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|
The current supply chain crisis, global output decline, and spike in world energy and food prices are all putting the post-pandemic economic recovery at risk.
|
The reasons for the crisis over the cancellation of the French submarine deal with Australia are not just about a failed business deal, but go deep into the nature of security alliances and the lack of trust between Paris and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region, writes Ahmed Mahdi
|