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The 21st Century economy: The limitations of outdated tools

Before the threat of a US-China trade war arose, surging stock markets and corporate profits had obscured the fact that the global economic system is under existential stress. Global financial stability remains considerably in doubt. Indeed, as world financial leaders gather for the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank spring...

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Commonwealth stands against illiberalism

The Commonwealth founded in 1949 is a voluntary Association of 53 former British colonies plus Britain comprising of 2.4 billion people, one-third of world population across one-third land mass of six continents transcending barrier of race, religion and colour. The Commonwealth is a consolation prize for Britain for losing its...

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Viktor Orban re-elected — a victory for illiberal democracy in Europe

''Nationalism is inseparable from the desire for power'' - George Orwell in Notes on Nationalism'Viktor Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister and his party Civic Alliance (Fidesz) won a landslide victory in the national election held on April 08. Orban secured 133 seats in a parliament of 199. Voter turnout was 69...

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