Tony Blair’s re-entry into Middle Eastern diplomacy casts a long shadow — not only over Arab governments, but over Keir Starmer’s Labour. In a moment defined by trust and transition, is Blair a broker of peace or a relic of a fading order?

As President Trump’s visit dazzled Britain with pageantry and promises, three financial heavyweights—Mark Spitznagel, Howard Marks, and Ray Dalio—offer a sobering counterpoint. Their warnings about market exuberance, tail-risk strategies, and suspicions over the fragility of global economic systems are getting louder.

Private credit is booming, and BDCs are leading the charge. With trillions in assets and growing leverage, these non-bank lenders are reshaping how mid-sized firms access capital — and raising questions about systemic risk.

Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership is caught between reshuffles, investor demands, and the shadow of Trump. Explore the deeper ground of British politics and the peril of governing in uncertain times

The SEC’s shift to arbitration marks a turning point in shareholder rights, replacing public accountability with private resolution. We explores the implications for investors, companies, and the future of corporate transparency.

The Israeli strike on Doha was more than a military operation—it is a strategic earthquake that has shattered decades of regional diplomacy and exposed a power vacuum the West may no longer control. The Arab League Doha summit, convened in the wake of the attack, may be the last chance to restore a sense of geopolitical order.

With UK growth flatlining and debt rising it’s time for the government to take a bold, place-based strategy to unlock regional investment, support SMEs, and reset the tax narrative ahead of the November Budget.

Europe’s climate policy is diverging. As Brussels streamlines ESG rules to boost competitiveness, Spain doubles down with bold, binding climate laws. Businesses face a multi-speed regulatory landscape—complex, fragmented, and full of strategic opportunity.