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.
UK and Gulf Nations Near Landmark Free Trade Agreement.
The United Kingdom is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a significant free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) following years of intense negotiations. An agreement-in-principle is expected to be announced shortly.
US-China Diplomatic Summit: Moderate Outlook Amid Ambitious Economic Goals.
As President Trump meets Xi Jinping, the focus remains on stabilizing strained US-China relations, with experts predicting incremental progress in trade rather than a massive economic transformation.
Vietnam's Apparel Export Success: Strategic Lessons for Sri Lanka’s Economic Path.
Vietnam’s meteoric rise as a global apparel powerhouse is driven by an extensive network of Free Trade Agreements and a centralized negotiation structure. This report examines how Sri Lanka can pivot its export strategy by observing Vietnam's trade-oriented development model.














