Stagflation in the AI Era: Can Automation Be the Cure—or the Culprit?
The specter of stagflation is back—a toxic mix of rising prices, stalled growth, and high unemployment. But this time, the backdrop is different. AI-driven automation, geopolitical fragmentation, and fragile supply chains now shape the landscape. Can automation break the grip of inflation and revive output? Or will it fracture labor markets and deepen inequality? This […]
Has the Israel Iran Conflict Redefined the Middle East?
In June 2025, the Middle East witnessed a dramatic escalation that few thought possible—a direct war between Israel and Iran. For decades, the two nations engaged in shadow wars, proxy battles, and covert sabotage campaigns. This long-running cold conflict suddenly boiled over into open hostilities that spanned cyber domains, missile barrages, and clandestine drone warfare. […]