In a new series for FO° Podcasts—The Hot Mic—Atul Singh and Christopher Roper Schell examine US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, US-China tensions over the Chinese spy balloon and the ramifications of Russian oil production cuts for the global economy. Continue Reading
China has brokered a historic deal between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran who have been at loggerheads since 1979. This is not only a major setback to the US but also a marker of things to come. The US is energy independent while China relies for much of its energy upon the Persian Gulf, which will increase the importance of China’s role in this region going forward. Continue Reading
Russia has suspended a key treaty with the US that capped nuclear weapons for both countries. This raises the already heated global geopolitical temperature and increases the risk of an accidental nuclear war. Continue Reading
In this third entry of a three-part series, investor, philanthropist, and author Antoine van Agtmael and editor-in-chief Atul Singh discuss the future of emerging markets. They also analyze India’s rise as an economic powerhouse as well as the causes and consequences of inequality. Continue Reading
In many modern economies, people have been working extremely long hours. This has caused stress, poor health and even death. Some have reacted by neglecting work itself and choosing an easy life. A few companies and countries have experimented with a shorter workweek, which might be the way forward. Continue Reading
Old empires once jostled for control of this part of the world. Today, Turkey, Iran, Russia and the US are doing the same and even Pakistan and India have jumped in. Politics, geopolitics, ethnicity and religion combine to make a toxic brew. Continue Reading
Politics, dictatorship and football have been closely intertwined in Argentina’s troubled history. In 1978, the country’s murderous military dictatorship hosted and won a “dirty” World Cup to bolster its legitimacy. In 1986, Argentina viewed Maradona’s “hand of god” against England as revenge for the 1982 Falklands War. At a time of increasing inflation and rising poverty, the 2022... Continue Reading
Taiwan has emerged as the world’s semiconductor superpower. Global supply chains rely on Taiwanese industry. However, massive investments by rival producing nations and rising tensions with China threaten its dominance. Continue Reading
In this second of a three-part series, investor, philanthropist, and author Antoine van Agtmael and editor-in-chief Atul Singh discuss the troubled European economy, the challenge of demography, and China’s economic and technological future. Continue Reading
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