The US-China Conflict: Security vs Growth.

The relationship between the US and China has undergone seismic shifts in recent years, moving from working with one another as trade partners to now each side considering the other as a major adversary. In her speech on 20 April 2023 at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, ...

US-China Scientific Collaboration is Important and Must Continue

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

Despite the ongoing technology war between America and China, there has been a long-time scientific collaboration between the two superpowers that has been  productive and mutually advantageous for many years. This is now encountering increasing obstacles and ...

The Changing World Money Order

The Changing World Money Order

World dominance is an issue that has always plagued world’s superpowers’ minds, with a power shift occurring every so often as the balance shifts from nation to nation. In our times, the United States has dominated the world stage both ...

Abu-Ghazaleh Shares Insights from US Analyst Bruce Stokes on the Upcoming 2024 US Election

The 60th presidential election of the United States of America will happen on the 5th of November 2024. The country is facing various challenges in the economic, social, and foreign policy domains, making the election a heated divisive contest. Joe Biden, the current president, has low ...

"Internal Conflict and Global Ramifications: Challenges in the Biden Administration Following the Brutal Aggression on Gaza

Talal Abu Ghazaleh

Within the brutal aggression on the Gaza Strip, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is grappling with internal divisions, especially within the National Democratic Committee, and external pressures casting shadows over the White House, posing a significant ...

A Decade in Retrospect: Revisiting WTO reforms

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

A decade ago, when I penned a report detailing the urgent need for a rejuvenated World Trade Organization (WTO), I outlined an ambitious vision. But before that, I made it clear that I was, and I still am, non-apologetically pro-free trade and a supporter of this ...

Belt and Road Initiative: Positive vision to enhance international cooperation and economic sustainability

Days ago, the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF III) was convened, ten years after the launch of this important, leading initiative, which aimed to enhance confidence in the future and positive outlook for international cooperation and achieve world peace and ...

The U.S.-CHINA Confrontation

I have been warning that a war between China and the US is on the horizon as the world balance swings and a rival equal to the US, in terms of military and economic power, eyes up a global leadership position. History shows that a change in world order becomes likely when the opposing nation ...

Oil Prices Closely Linked to Global Politics

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

The world of oil and energy consists of a complex network on interconnected factors that go beyond the traditional concepts of supply and demand. Although the rules of supply and demand play a role in determining the price of oil, yet there is a compelling argument ...

Role of Governance in Addressing Climate Change

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

In our hyper-connected world, the effective participation in global governance has become more important than ever. With countries struggling with complex challenges, such as climate change, pandemics, economic inequality, and security threats, the need to have global, ...