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Middle Corridor vs. Russia: Kazakhstan’s Role in Diversifying Eurasian Trade Routes and India’s Strategic Pivot

In the evolving chessboard of global trade, a quiet but powerful realignment is underway. For decades, Eurasian commerce has flowed through two dominant arteries: the Russian-controlled Northern...

Axis of Upheaval: How a Rising Anti-Western Bloc Is Shaping the Future of Fragile States

There is a growing chill in the air—not a seasonal one, but geopolitical. Across capitals in Washington, Brussels, Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Pyongyang, the old lines of division are being redrawn...

Quantum AI Meets AGI: Are We Closer Than We Think?

Over the past decade, we’ve seen breathtaking advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), from GPT-based models like ChatGPT revolutionizing communication to AI diagnosing diseases with more...

Procurement Risk Management in a Geopolitically Volatile World: Navigating 2025’s Turbulent Trade Landscape

Procurement is no longer just a back-office function focused on price negotiation and order fulfillment. In 2025, it stands at the center of global strategy. As the world becomes more volatile...

How the “Martha Stewart Aesthetic” is Shaping Sustainable Interiors in 2025

In a world that often feels fast, fragmented, and hyper-digital, a new trend is quietly taking over living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms across the globe: the “Martha Stewart aesthetic.”...

Tariffs 2.0: Is the US–China Trade War Back on?

A Resurgent Clash in 2025 In the spring of 2025, global headlines were once again dominated by escalating tensions between the United States and China. But unlike the first round of the trade war in...

The Global View: How Skimpflation Trends Vary Around the World

What do a half-empty cereal box in the U.S., a smaller Toblerone bar in the UK, and diluted shampoo in parts of Southeast Asia have in common? They’re all examples of a growing global phenomenon:...

Economic Analysis of Eurasia & the Caucasus in 2025: Growth, Risks & Opportunities

A comprehensive economic analysis of Eurasia and the Caucasus in 2025, featuring GDP growth, inflation trends, sectoral performance, and policy challenges—with the latest IMF and World Bank data...

Surviving Skimpflation: Clever Savings Strategies for the Value-Seeking Shopper

In recent years, shoppers worldwide have become unwitting participants in a subtle economic squeeze: shrinkflation and its lesser-known twin, skimpflation. Shrinkflation is when product sizes decrease...

Discipline Is Love for Your Future Self: A Warm Guide to Building a Transformative Tomorrow

“Discipline is love for your future self.”— Marcus Wynn Imagine meeting your future self—a person shaped by today’s choices, hopes, and small acts of discipline. You approach them with a...
ABOUT AUTHOR
Mattias Knutsson

With a lifelong career in consumer markets and industrial procurement, the author specializes in navigating the complexities of global business strategies. Currently managing raw material procurement, they bring a wealth of experience in macroeconomics, commodity trends, and sustainable manufacturing. Beyond the professional sphere, they are deeply passionate about stock market analysis, economic forecasting, and mid-century modern design.
Through this blog, the author aims to share actionable insights, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking analyses to empower businesses and professionals in making informed decisions.