The war in Ukraine has upset the delicate balance of international relations and with nations taking sides or remaining neutral, Europe could be left out in the cold amid increasing US–Sino tensions

Is the global economy heading for an era of protectionism under the guise of environmental policy?

The English-speaking island nation is a unique gateway to Europe, Africa and the Middle East

The pandemic has made many people realise how hard it can be to travel, and how important it is to feel secure and safe

The events of the past year have put many things in perspective – and have served to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis. Sustainable start-ups are attracting increased interest from ethically-motivated consumers, as the world looks towards a greener post-pandemic future

When it comes to environmental sustainability, one glass packaging company is finding that the glass half full in its efforts to affect change

Culture-based explanations for economic development are making a comeback, as economists try to answer an age-old question: why do some nations become richer than others?

Having driven European growth for decades, Germany is now on the brink of recession, prompting fears of an economic retreat. Consequently, the European Central Bank is being forced to exhaust the tools at its disposal to keep the bloc running smoothly

The fragmented nature of Europe’s banking environment is preventing its institutions from competing at a global level. Much-needed consolidation may finally be coming to fruition

It seems like the low-growth, low-inflation environment that Europe now finds itself in could be here to stay. Looking at how Japan’s stocks have fared in similar circumstances should give investors some clues as to where value can still be found

Despite the destruction wrought on Italy’s financial services sector by the 2008 crisis, CheBanca!’s willingness to adapt allowed it to emerge stronger

Italy’s infrastructure woes appear to worsen with each passing year, with the most recent tragedy – the well-documented Genoa bridge collapse last August – leading to the deaths of dozens of people. The country needs a drastic sector-wide rethink to prevent such a catastrophe from reoccurring

The European Special Purpose Vehicle will enable Tehran to carry out non-dollar trade with the EU in defiance of US sanctions

The rising demand for electric cars is fuelling the need for certain hard commodities. Finland is one country that is demonstrating its ability to adapt to meet the increasing desire for these materials through a sustainable approach to mining

Germany is under pressure to increase its military expenditure in order to hit NATO spending targets. But, the shadow of history continues to shape its perspective on military matters