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Institute’s Flawed Indicators

In the swirling complexity of today’s global economy, it’s easy to latch onto a single number or index and assume it tells the whole story
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The Case For Sin Taxes

The general budget outlook for 2025 is a fascinating exercise in balancing growth and fairness in an increasingly complex global economy
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Where Expansion Could Hit A BRICS Wall

Turkey’s formal application last week for membership in BRICS marks a major step forward for a bloc that expanded its membership at the outset of the year to embrace Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates
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India’s Renewed Focus On The Indo-Pacific

: India Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore signified the consolidation of the Act East Policy, further strengthening the focus on the Indo Pacific and Southeast Asia
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Meta Platforms And YouTube Ban RT Worldwide

Meta Platforms—the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram—announced on Monday that it was banning Russian state media outlets such as Russia Today
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23 Years Of Endless Wars Is Enough

This September 18 marks the 23rd anniversary of the law that launched the so-called “War on Terror”: the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, also known as the 2001 AUMF
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The Only Deal Hamas Wants: Israel's Surrender

The Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has repeated its demand that Israel withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip in order to reach a ceasefire-hostage agreement with Israel
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A New Trilemma Haunts The World Economy

Amid the ongoing multi-billion dollar infusions of military aid to Ukraine, the US is seeing a steady increase in national debt
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MIER Is No More?

With the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) no longer publishing critical reports like the Consumer Sentiments Index (CSI) and Business Conditions Index (BCI)
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