Special Reports

In a world often marked by geopolitical tensions and military conflicts, the concept of countries without a standing military force might appear unusual, even vulnerable. However, many nations have adopted a non-military approach to national defense, relying on alternative means and international alliances to safeguard their sovereignty. This intriguing phenomenon...

Consumer prices are being distorted by supply-chain disruptions and high energy costs triggered by geopolitical tensions. As a result, inflation is surging in almost half of the countries worldwide, with rates reaching double digits or higher. With new macroeconomic forces shaping the global economy, the table below shows countries with...

According to data published by CEOWORLD magazine's executive council statistics division, China leads the world in manufacturing output, with over $4.97 trillion. China (mainland) is followed by Germany ($751 billion), India ($450 billion), South Korea ($426 billion), and Russia ($287 billion). The data shows that China's manufacturing output is significantly...

Diversity and inclusion, all business leaders and HR Heads know, are keys to employee wellbeing and long-term organizational success. Though the two words are distinct concepts, yet they are often used interchangeably or lumped together, with a disproportionately high focus only on diversity. Often, organizations have this bias for diversity....

Team meetings are a double edge sword. They can either be a powerful tool to get employees to rally together, finish projects and collectively reach goals, or they can just become a vortex where time disappears, efficiency fades and creativity is dulled. When we think about supercharging something, we often...

Given that I have been in the field of Strategic Communication since 1995, I have seen first-hand how dedicated sustainability efforts can drive long-term value creation and positively impact communities. This journey of continuous improvement has yielded immense benefits for both the environment and diverse stakeholders. I wrote this article...

The headline should conjure memories of the well-known expression, “There’s no I in team.” While we all understand, literally speaking, that there is no letter I in the word team, it refers to the notion that it’s about the team, not the individual. In an interview regarding his role as...

Phoenician Legacy: For the past thirty or so years, headlines concerning Lebanon have more often than not been occupied by the tragic, the unsettling, and what may be euphemistically described as the concerning. More recently, Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis and political turmoil have put the worse front and center: GDP declined by 21% in 2020...

The world is changing at a rapid pace, with economic and geopolitical realignments and technology-driven transformation of business operations occurring simultaneously. For businesses, the lingering effects of the pandemic added to the chaos of the past few years, but it also accelerated digital transformation, which is a positive development. That...

Continuing growth is one of the fundamental measures of success in business. A growing company is a healthy company. Growth brings resources that can be invested back into the company, ensuring you have the right team – and that they have the tools and training they need to keep your...