Africa's Economic Story: A Continent That Defies Simple Narratives
Africa is often described as a uniform story of poverty or of opportunity. The reality is more complex. Here is what the data shows about…
Liam Chen
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Taiwan: Why This Island Has Become a Geopolitical Flashpoint
Taiwan sits at the centre of the most significant geopolitical tension of the 21st century. Here is why it matters so much and what the key…
Liam Chen
North Korea: How the Kim Regime Has Survived for 75 Years
North Korea is the world's most isolated state and has defied predictions of its collapse for decades. Here is how the regime maintains…
Liam Chen
How the EU Works: A Guide to Europe's Most Complex Institution
The European Union is often described as an economic bloc, but it is far more complex than that. Here is how it makes decisions and why it…
Liam Chen
How International Trade Works
International trade is the exchange of goods and services across borders. Here is why countries trade, how comparative advantage works…
Liam Chen
What Is GDP? A Plain-English Guide
GDP is the total value of everything a country produces in a period, and the headline gauge of the economy's size. Here is how it is…
Liam Chen
What Is Globalisation? Pros, Cons and Debates
Globalisation is the growing integration of economies, cultures and people across borders. This explainer covers what drives it, who wins…
Liam Chen
What Is the IMF? The International Monetary Fund Explained
The International Monetary Fund is a global financial institution that promotes monetary stability and lends to countries in crisis. This…
Liam Chen
China's Property Crisis: What Happened and What It Means for the Global Economy
China's property sector accounts for a quarter of its GDP. Its crisis has significant implications that go well beyond China. Here is what…
Liam Chen