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Coping with strain

The conclusion of the India-European Union free trade agreement comes at a moment when the global trading system is under severe strain, shaken by geopolitical rivalries, economic nationalism and the increasingly unpredictable use of tariffs as political weapons.

Trade’s New Wall

The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement has been projected as a major diplomatic and economic milestone.

A delicate balancing act

The on-going conflict in Ukraine has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, impacting everything from international relations to commodity prices.

A Fragile Balance

The 2024 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference, usually referred to as Conference of Parties 29 (COP29), will probably be the final opportunity for the international community to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis.