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Malta’s Election: The First Political Test of Vision 2050
There are elections where the central question is who will win. This does not appear to be one of them. At this stage of the campaign, the more serious question…
Why hasn’t the US military used force to secure the Strait of Hormuz?
Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, The Conversation Mitchell Costello, Deputy Social Media Producer, The Conversation Since the…
Impact of Iran Conflict on Malta’s Geopolitical Landscape
As the war involving Iran continues to evolve, much of the international attention remains focused on the Middle East itself. Airstrikes, missile…
Balancing Preparedness and Prudence to mitigate Risks of the Iran-Gulf Conflict on Malta
Even without a direct security threat, the economic ripple effects of the Iran-Gulf conflict could reach Malta through higher energy prices, disrupted…
Deficit to Narrow, Debt to Peak in 2026, Central Bank Forecasts
According to the latest forecasts issued by the Central Bank of Malta, Malta’s real GDP growth is expected to remain steady at…
Time for Malta to play big in Europe
Europe is entering one of the most turbulent phases in its modern history. The headlines across POLITICO this week read like a…
Impact of the Panama Papers and Epstein Files on Global Politics
The Panama Papers (2016) exposed elite financial secrecy, leading to political fallout, legal reforms, and over £1 billion in tax recoveries. In…
African migration: focusing on Europe misses the point – most people move within the continent
Images of rubber dinghies overcrowded with refugees heading for Europe and narratives about mistreatment and exploitation of migrants on unsafe migration routes…
The Transformative Impact of AI on Work and Society is to be embraced as new Renaissance
A recent World Economic Forum white paper explores the future of jobs in 2030, focusing on the impact of AI advancements and…
1926: The Year Television Became Reality
In 1926, the West End of London offered a dazzling range of evening entertainment. Choices included watching Fred Astaire and his sister…