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The rise of the far-right – The real winners of globalization?
Disillusionment with an increasingly interconnected global economic and political system has pushed many Hungarians to support the political far-right in recent years. As such, the rise of the far-right in Hungary and Central Europe as a whole can be fitted into a broader European context. However, if outsiders want to […]
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The Public Sector and the Prospects for Real Economic Growth in Egypt
Throughout its contemporary history, Egypt has adopted different economic policies. Today, as the current government aims to achieve sustainable economic growth, an insightful analysis is required to highlight the main factors hindering Egypt’s prospects for success in achieving this aimand to recommend a better approach to be adopted in the […]
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Ukraine: corrupt police hire thugs to do their dirty work
A gang of four thugs knocked Andry Dzyndzya down and started choking and kicking him while a group of some ten policemen stood by watching and smiling, appreciating the quality of the thugs’ work like true connoisseurs. Carnage at a private impound yard (in Russian, amateur filming by Road Control): […]
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Slovakia: Thinking local to avoid global
Strategic lessons about how globalization works are part of the daily entertainment program in many Slovak pubs. If you don’t have the chance to visit them personally – although, trust me, Slovak beer is really nice – here is short taster. “Original plans” Listen in to any round of regulars […]
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Inclusive Growth and Apartheid’s Shadow
South Africa is soon to enter its twentieth year as a democratic nation. Looking back over the 19 years of its existence up to this point, it is evident that, as with most teenagers, South Africa’s ride has been far from smooth. While South Africa has experienced significant and consistent […]