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Who defines luxury?  - the "Lipstick Effect" in times of crisis

Economy Emre Alkin - January 10, 2026.

Economic crises can profoundly change individuals' consumption behaviours. The term "lipstick effect," which is often mentioned during such times, reflects people's tendency to turn to...

How much real support does Reza Pahlavi have in his homeland?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - January 9, 2026.

He has been in exile for nearly 50 years. His father — Iran’s shah — was so widely hated that millions took to the streets...

Taiwan's new reality in US-China relations

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - January 9, 2026.

In an interview with Fox News, United States President Donald Trump offered a rare glimpse into how his administration views Taiwan. When asked directly whether the...

America’s lost credibility will take a generation to rebuild

Politics Ian Bremmer - January 9, 2026.

This will be a tipping-point year. The biggest source of global instability won’t be China, Russia, Iran, or any of the 60-odd conflicts burning across...

Iran’s leaders left wondering if they are next after Venezuela

Middle East Sharmila Devi - January 9, 2026.

Are Iran’s theocratic leaders in Washington’s crosshairs after the US abducted Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro?  The US has threatened a number of other countries in recent...

How much can UK support for US tanker seizure restore transatlantic ties?

Politics TA | AP Insight - January 8, 2026.

The U.S. seizure of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic was seen by some as the unilateral action of an America-first government with...

Faster deals, fewer compromises – US withdraws from 66 international organisations

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - January 8, 2026.

The White House announced that President Donald Trump had signed an executive order withdrawing the United States' participation and funding from 66 international organisations and...

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