International Business

In Funafuti, Tuvalu, the white sand beaches, balmy weather, and glassy blue waters seem like paradise. Yet, the global warming crisis that the islets face are anything but perfect. Tuvalu’s central government, lacking the financial resources to reclaim the land eroded by the sea, laments the impending loss of culture, governmental infrastructure, and statehood as a whole. Fongafale, the largest island of Tuvalu, had narrowed by several meters in critical sections. The main ai

I. Introduction: Global Interest Rates and Investment Shifts What happens in the U.S. economy doesn’t stay in the U.S. When interest rates rise, the effects ripple across the world, moving billions of dollars in investment around the world and changing opportunities in emerging markets like Southeast Asia. In fact, in 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing Asia fell by about 12%, as higher global interest rates and stronger U.S. returns pulled capital away from

It is easy, at first, not to notice what is happening. A football match flickers on somewhere, Paris, Newcastle, Manchester, and the logos blur together: airlines, tourism boards, vague promises of futurity rendered in minimalist typefaces. A Formula 1 car cuts through the night in Abu Dhabi, Jedda, or Baku, sparks tracing brief constellations against the asphalt. This spectacle is seamless. The audience is global. The moment passes as entertainment, as it is meant to. And y

Is Artificial Intelligence revolutionizing the global economy, or are financial markets reacting to AI faster than they can truly keep up? Since 2020, AI has been on an increasing rise, generating over $202.3 Billion in revenue from investments globally. Intelligence technology has been such an important part of everyday lives, that it has changed the way most markets function regularly. One market, specifically, whose trajectory has changed immensely is the financial market

2025 has been an intense year for trends, especially for consumer products such as the Labubus that everyone seems to want. Well, to the sadness of a lot of US customers, these products might not be available in the near future, with the possibility of furthering tensions between China and the US between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Recently, these tensions have also extended past physical goods. They now encapsulate the media realm as well, with growing concerns ab

In 2024, the total value of goods and services in the United Kingdom was over £900 Billion. A little less than 2% of those came from India and their total value was £45 Billion. Now, the two countries have signed a Free Trade Agreement which - in the short run - can increase that £45 Billion by over an additional 50%. PM Modi Signs Landmark India-UK Free Trade Deal For a little bit of background on this deal, it was signed on July 24, 2025 during Indian Prime Minister Narendr

Let’s say you are selling me apples, but I tell you: “Every time I buy an apple, you have must give me $1 on top.” You’d likely be frustrated, right? This scenario represents tariffs, which are becoming a major part of global trade. The current administration has put tariffs, a tax on imported goods, on a multitude of countries. A major reason why the White House has put high tariffs on certain countries is because in their own words, “these tariffs seek to address the injust

Despite a wealth of resources–a large English speaking population, historical ties to the United States economic powerhouse, and a growing labor force competent in manufacturing and services industries–the island nation still waits for the wealth seen by neighboring countries like Singapore and Indonesia. This underperformance is notable given the regional context–southeast Asia is positioned for significant growth, fueled by an influx of resources into booming industries lik

This topic would explore strategies luxury brands use to enter emerging markets like China, India, or Africa. It would talk about the role of flagship stores in international brand positioning, and how luxury brands adapt their products and marketing for different cultural markets. I would also like to focus on how brands are utilizing brand ambassadors of heavy influence in each respective subcontinent and how it has helped bridge the gap between the East and West through in

To many, Bitcoin is a notorious transactional engagement that can result in a deficit of one’s assets or pay remarkably high rewards to its investors. On the other hand, some operators of this cryptocurrency industry are encouraging economic activity and growth in rural parts of Southern and Eastern Africa. Gridless is a Kenyan-founded Bitcoin organization that operates its mining at hydroelectric power plants in Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi, investing in those sources of energy

The United States has recently intensified its use of tariffs, imposing significant duties on imports from key trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union. These measures have ignited a complex web of economic repercussions worldwide, affecting production, trade balances, and economic growth across various nations. U.S. tariffs have prompted retaliatory measures from affected countries. For instance, Canada imposed tariffs on American goods, affecti