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A Critique of the Spirit That Produced Political Economy
A Critique of the Spirit That Produced Political Economy
Author presents a critique of the civilizational foundations that gave rise to political economy as a European social science. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/17/2025) Read More...


A Critique of the Measure of Value
A Critique of the Measure of Value
This new study advances the correct standard of value: the socially necessary quantity of energy expended in production, measured in necessary kilocalories. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/19/2025) Read More...


How Artificial Intelligence Will Redefine Public Finance Systems
How Artificial Intelligence Will Redefine Public Finance Systems
What will be the opportunities and impacts of AI on pubic finance? By Ramil Abbasov. (11/18/2025) Read More...


On the Dialectical Becoming of the Medium of Exchange
On the Dialectical Becoming of the Medium of Exchange
Essay examining the historical search for objective law governing evolution of the medium of exchange. By Muhammad Adel Zaky Read More...


How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
Author explores how fintech is revolutionizing tax collection and public finance—enhancing transparency, automation, and efficiency, while raising new challenges of privacy, ethics, and cybersecurity.... Read More...


What is money?
What is money?
Essay redefines money as a political and legal construct—arguing its value stems from sovereign authority, not material substance, linking monetary power to state legitimacy. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (1... Read More...


Critique of the Theory of Unequal Exchange
Critique of the Theory of Unequal Exchange
Essay argues that unequal exchange, when understood as a departure from the law of value, is a theoretical misconception. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (10/17/2025) Read More...


Green Minerals, Real Strategy: ESG as a Private Sector Imperative in Africa
Green Minerals, Real Strategy: ESG as a Private Sector Imperative in Africa
Africa’s critical mineral wealth can drive the energy transition only if private-sector ESG standards are enforced through regulation, transparency, and continental coordination. By Christopher Burke.... Read More...


How Demographic Changes Will Affect Public Finance Sustainability
How Demographic Changes Will Affect Public Finance Sustainability
Article examines how demographic shifts—aging populations, youth bulges, migration, and urbanization—reshape revenues, expenditures, and intergenerational equity, demanding adaptive, forward-looking f... Read More...


The Impact of Climate-Related Fiscal Risks on Future Public Finance Policies
The Impact of Climate-Related Fiscal Risks on Future Public Finance Policies
Author argues that climate change is now a fiscal crisis—demanding governments integrate resilience, carbon pricing, and risk management into future public finance policies. By Ramil Abbasov. (09/05/2... Read More...


Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short-term election gains over fiscal responsibility have been prioritized, fueling debt and instability. Reforms are needed to safeguard long-term economic stability. By Emma Schoenauer. (08/13/2025) Read More...


How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
Author explores the evolution of digital taxation—highlighting the OECD’s global reform efforts and stressing the need for fairness, cooperation, and innovation in a digitized economy. By Ramil Abbaso... Read More...


The Impact of Government Expenditures on Economic Development in Pakistan
The Impact of Government Expenditures on Economic Development in Pakistan
Paper argues that government expenditure on economic development—especially in education, infrastructure, and healthcare—is critical for long-term growth, stability, and poverty reduction in developin... Read More...


Fiscal Foundations for a Greener Future: The Role of Public Finance in Supporting Global Sustainability Initiatives
Fiscal Foundations for a Greener Future: The Role of Public Finance in Supporting Global Sustainability Initiatives
Article argues that public finance must evolve into a strategic engine for sustainability—driving climate action, equity, and global cooperation through smarter taxation, investment, and budgetary ref... Read More...


A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
China’s hyper-industrial growth risks Marx’s predicted crisis of overproduction and falling profits. To survive, China must reduce its reliance on the US market and dollar dominance. It needs to expan... Read More...


The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
Author explores how aging populations worldwide threaten the sustainability of social welfare systems—urging bold, equitable reforms in pensions, healthcare, labor policy, and intergenerational solida... Read More...


The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
Author argues that in today’s interconnected world, fiscal policy coordination is crucial to address challenges like inflation, climate change, debt, and digitalization—emphasizing multilateral framew... Read More...


New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
Read the latest issue of emstrongInternational Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, A... Read More...


Creative Economy and the OSCE
Creative Economy and the OSCE
Article highlights how creative industries can combat exploitation and trafficking—especially of minors—by promoting empowerment, ethical work, and inclusive economic opportunities. By Nasya Aiskha Sa... Read More...


Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them
Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them
Author argues that budget surpluses should be used to reduce public debt—building long-term resilience over short-term political gain—drawing on global examples and economic theory. By Ramil Abbasov. ... Read More...


Why Smarter Capital Budgeting is the Key to Better Public Investment
Why Smarter Capital Budgeting is the Key to Better Public Investment
Author warns that growing off-budget government spending undermines fiscal sustainability, urging transparency, expanded budget reporting, citizen engagement, and stronger oversight to prevent hidden ... Read More...


The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves
The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves
Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A... Read More...


External Article
Was Biden’s Economy Worse, or Better, Than Trump 1.0 ?
Analysis compares Biden's and Trump's economic records, highlighting Biden’s strong job growth, GDP recovery, and inflation control, but notes communication failures that shaped public perception. By ... Read More...


The Effectiveness of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool
The Effectiveness of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool
Article evaluates sanctions as a foreign policy tool, comparing their limited short-term impact on Russia with their long-term effectiveness in crippling Cuba’s economy. By Spyros Tsaparas. (03/11/202... Read More...


From Research to Resilience Unleashing the Economic Power of Climate Adaptation
From Research to Resilience Unleashing the Economic Power of Climate Adaptation
The world must address adaptive tech, processes, and policies to climate change. By Ramil Abbasov (02/24/2025) Read More...


Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts
Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts
Egypt, strategically positioned in the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, is grappling with significant economic pressures exacerbated by regional conflicts and geopolitical instability. By Sa... Read More...


Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War
Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War
Paper analyzes the connection between Russia's war with Ukraine, its implication on global oil supply and local impacts on Sierra Leone's economy especially fuel transportation sector, local prices an... Read More...


External Article
Debt Servicing vs. Development Spending: A Trade-Off in Pakistan's Budget
Pakistan's challenge of balancing the debt servicing with development spending. By Pakeeza Bangash. (07/05/2024) Read More...


New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change
New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change

Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi... Read More...



IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change
IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change

In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)

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