Iamarifaziz

The world is two months into the most significant geopolitical rupture since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine — and its economic consequences are reshaping global energy markets in ways that will outlast the conflict itself. The 2026 Iran war, triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, has done what no analyst fully anticipated: it has closed the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint through…

The mid-20th century is often celebrated as the era of great liberation. Across the globe, from the dust-swept plains of Sub-Saharan Africa to the vibrant archipelagos of Southeast Asia, the sun began to set on formal colonial empires. Union Jacks were lowered, and new, colourful symbols of sovereignty were hoisted into the sky. Yet, as the physical structures of empire were dismantled, a more…

“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” In today’s ever-evolving world, we are bombarded with messages that equate success with outdoing others. From academic accolades to professional promotions, our society often sets up a competitive arena where each new milestone is measured not by personal growth but by a comparative tally of wins and…