Strategic Resilience: Why the GCC Must Develop Collective Insurance Mechanisms to Counter Maritime Blockades.
The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of GCC nations, highlighting an urgent need for collective economic defense mechanisms and commodity swap agreements to mitigate future supply chain shocks.
U.S. Treasury Chief Urges G7 Alignment on Iran Sanctions Strategy.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on G7 finance ministers to unite in enforcing strict sanctions against Iran to curb its military funding, as the delegation also highlights positive diplomatic developments with China.
Escalating West Asian Conflict Threatens Global Stability and Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook.
The ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are fueling fears of a global recession, severely threatening Sri Lanka's import-dependent economy and external reserves.
How Alternative Financial Systems Are Weakening US Sanctions on Iran.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is accelerating a shift away from the dollar-dominated global trade system. Through cryptocurrency, the Chinese renminbi, and new maritime toll mechanisms, Iran is increasingly bypassing US-led economic sanctions, revealing the growing limitations of traditional punitive measures.











