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Kazakhstan changes rules on mobile phone use in schools
Kazakhstan has approved new rules for students’ mobile phone use during lessons, with the changes set to take effect on 9 October.
Catalytic or Inhibiting? Investing Sovereign Capital Abroad in Post-War Reconstruction Initiatives
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, articulates that sovereign investment in post-war reconstruction is not simply a question of deploying capital into damaged economies, but …
IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 4.4% in August 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 4.4% year-on-year in August 2026, while airline capacity declined 0.1%, according to IATA.
WTO, ADB and World Bank Present TS4D Initiative in Asia
The WTO and World Bank presented the TS4D initiative at a regional conference in Manila focused on trade in services and economic development.
Decoding Internationalization in Contemporary Higher Education
Internationalization in higher education has often been measured by visible activity: international students, study-abroad numbers, research collaborations, partnership agreements, visiting scholars and global rankings. Those indicators matter, but they can obscure a more consequential question. …
Winning the World for National Prosperity: The New Age of Diplomacy
A foreign ministry is often judged by the quality of its diplomacy: the negotiations it conducts, the relationships it maintains, the crises it manages and the agreements it helps secure.
Alex Matrsson: Kazakhstan Is Making Significant Strides on the Global Stage
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Affairs Strategist, recognizes the statement of Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as a clear …
Alex Matrsson on Saudi Arabia’s Global Engagement at the 81st UN General Assembly
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Affairs Strategist, views Saudi Arabia’s presentation at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held …
Alex Matrsson: Sheikh Tamim’s Remarks at the United Nations Are Significant for Achieving Stability in the Middle East and Beyond
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Affairs Strategist, reflects on the remarks delivered by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the opening of the …
WTO puts cost of trade system breakdown at 5–10% of GDP
A WTO report estimates that weakening the multilateral trading system could cost 5–10% of global real GDP by 2050, depending on the scenario.