Category: World

Wars end. And when they do, the economic consequences are as significant as those of the war itself. Here is the complete guide to post-war economic recovery — the peace…

Wars are extraordinarily expensive. Here is the complete economic guide to how countries have financed their military conflicts throughout history — from war bonds and taxes to money printing and…

The United States spends more on defence than the next ten countries combined. Here is where every major dollar of the $886 billion US defence budget goes, who gets the…

Ukraine feeds the world. When Russia invaded, the global food system shook to its foundations. Here is the complete story of how the Ukraine war triggered a food price crisis,…

War creates refugees, and refugees create economic questions that host countries must answer honestly. Here is what the evidence actually shows about the economic costs and benefits of accepting war…

The most extensive sanctions regime in history has been imposed on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. Three years later, are they actually working? Here is the honest, detailed answer…

The global arms industry is experiencing its greatest boom in decades. Multiple simultaneous conflicts have created extraordinary demand for weapons, missiles, artillery and ammunition. Here is who is making the…

World War 3 is being discussed by political and military analysts more seriously than at any time since the Cold War. Here is a sober assessment of the real risks,…

A conflict over Taiwan would be the most economically devastating geopolitical event of the 21st century. Here is why Taiwan matters so much and what escalating tensions mean for the…

The Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea have caused one of the most significant disruptions to global trade since the COVID pandemic. Here is everything businesses need…