Month: March 2026

Multilateralism is a fundamental part of the liberal international order, as theorised by scholars like Robert Keohane and G. John Ikenberry, who emphasise its importance in reducing transaction costs, producing global public goods, and stabilising expectations among state actors. From this perspective, the notion of a unilateral reorganisation of multilateral

Wealthy investors turn to art as private banks lag on advisory services Growing demand from European high-net-worth clients emphasises gap in wealth management expertise. Wealthy investors across Europe are increasingly incorporating art into their investment portfolios, but private banks are finding it difficult to meet the rising demand for specialised

Executive Summary Recent developments related to the Iranian crisis have questioned the long-held belief that Dubai can stay shielded from regional geopolitical tensions. Images circulating of an Iranian drone hitting the Burj Khalifa — the tallest building in the world and a symbol of Dubai’s global stature — have unsettled