Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Writes

The Slowdown of the German Economy Due to the Escalating Trade Conflict with the United States

As of mid-2025, the German economy is experiencing a noticeable slowdown, largely due to the escalating trade conflict with the United States, accompanied by tariffs that have burdened German exports, which are the backbone of Europe's largest economy.

According to recent reports, the ...

The Global South Needs Its Own AI Revolution

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Historically, the Global North has enjoyed the fruits of the industrial and digital revolutions, while the Global South has been left behind to play the role of the ‘kitchen’ that provides cheap labor and resources. This has left a huge technological divide ...

With Quality and Commitment, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Maintains its Leading Accounting Position within the Forum of the Top Twenty Global Firms.

Drawing upon my extensive international experience in the fields of accounting and auditing, as well as the various leadership roles through which I have served the profession and its members — in addition to founding one of the largest global accounting and auditing firms, Talal ...

Gaza is Facing Famine and Abandonment

The Western narrative on human rights collapses at the very first military checkpoint manned by the occupying forces in Gaza Strip. The lofty slogans and refined principles championed by Western capitals are brought to ruin when confronted with the stark reality of bloodshed, devastation, ...

Chinas’ Road to AI Self-Sufficiency

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

During a recent Politburo session, President Xi Jinping pledged "self-reliance and self-strengthening" to develop AI in China to overcome barriers that prevent the development of software systems and advanced microchips that serve as essential components of ...

Your Steadfastness is a Victory Our Respect for the People who Spread Hope and Know no Defeat

Almost two years ago of wanton destruction, merciless bloodshed, endless massacres, and the stench of rivers of blood and gunpowder. Twenty months of desperate attempts to enforce the illusion of dominance through brutal force, only for the scene to turn completely upside down. An occupation ...

A new Cold War Driven by Economy and Technology

The issue is no longer a commercial dispute or an economic competition between two major powers; it has become too evident to obscure or downplay. The rivalry between the United States and China has entered a new phase—one that increasingly resembles a strategic contest over the future ...

When Global Debt Surpasses the Limits of Reason

According to the most recent report published by the Institute of International Finance, global debt has surpassed $324 trillion, amounting to more than three times the total annual gross domestic product of the world.

Such a great figure not only reflects the inability of ...

“Manus”: Beijing Unveils Its New Technological Face

Amid the constant stream of daily headlines, the name Manus may go largely unnoticed. However, the recent revelation from a research institute affiliated with Tsinghua University in China represents far more than a scientific achievement—it marks a critical moment in history. ...

A New Era of Global Economic Uncertainty

The recent Trump administration’s action to uproot global trade by imposing huge tariffs on nations across the world has sent shockwave in global financial markets. It is clear that free trade and the era of global multilateralism that the US spearheaded since the Second World War is ...