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Explainer: what is a “grey-zone” conflict and why does it matter?

What is a has moved to the centre of the policy debate. Ultimately, the question is not whether the system will be tested again, but how prepared it will be when that happens. On current evidence, the answer is: better t...

Marcus Chen Aug 31, 2026 3 min

Explainer: how central bank digital currencies could change cross-border payments

How central bank has moved to the centre of the policy debate. The economic stakes are considerable. Conservative estimates suggest that disruption on this scale could shave between 0.3 and 0.7 percentage points off regi...

Dr. Leila Haddad Aug 30, 2026 3 min

Explainer: the international law of the sea in five questions

The international law has moved to the centre of the policy debate. Not everyone shares this assessment. Some analysts contend that the risks have been overstated and that markets have already priced in most of the downs...

Marcus Chen Aug 29, 2026 3 min

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Explainers

Explainer: what is a “grey-zone” conflict and why does it matter?

Explainer: how central bank digital currencies could change cross-border payments

Explainer: the international law of the sea in five questions