The ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran has cast a spotlight on the position of the Gulf states and in particular the city of Dubai. It was by no means a surprise that Iran would move quickly to… Read More ›
Politics
Flagging UK Economic Growth and the Danger of Absolute Decline
The Bank of England has reduced its economic growth forecast for the UK over the coming year from 1.5% to 0.75%. Forecasts of this type are always uncertain, but a mere 0.75% growth in the first full year of our… Read More ›
Donald Trump: A Transformative President or a Lame Duck?
I was not at all surprised when Donald Trump secured his reelection as President of the United States on 5th November. I had a similar feeling when he won for the first time in November 2016. He and Vice President… Read More ›