In the last couple of months, the UK Parliament rushed through a raft of new legislation to bolster its sanction … Continue reading “The unintended consequence of broad-based economic sanctions”

James Dyson, the British billionaire entrepreneur, has announced that his company will relocate its HQ to Singapore. Having just returned … Continue reading “Observations from Singapore”

In 1960, Nigeria was the world’s biggest exporter of oil palm products, accounting for over 40 per cent of the … Continue reading “The neglected oil of economic development”

If you visit Equatorial Africa one of the first things you notice is the profusion of oil palm trees growing … Continue reading “Commercial agriculture: cure or curse?”

Most voters would never have heard of the Basel-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS). However, the BIS performs a crucial … Continue reading “Last tango in Basel: a Gaucho’s guide to avoiding the repayment of debt”

Azerbaijan lies in a pivotal strategic position, straddling the Caspian Sea and rich in oil and gas reserves. This is … Continue reading “The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in balmy Baku”