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Author: Layla Omar — Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract For more than three decades, globalization was commonly described as a process of deepening economic integration led mainly by advanced Western economies. Trade liberalization, global value chains, and cross-border investment created a world in which production and finance were organized on a truly global scale. In the 2020s, this narrative is being challenged. Geopolitical tensions, trade wars, industrial poli

Author: Sara El-Masri — Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract International business and globalization are undergoing a profound reconfiguration. For several decades, globalization was associated with trade liberalization, the expansion of global value chains, and the rapid growth of cross-border investment and production. In the 2020s, this narrative has become more complex. The world economy now combines continued integration—especially through digital trade and cros

The COVID-19 pandemic was not only a global health crisis; it was a stress test for risk management systems in organizations, governments, and communities around the world. Many traditional approaches focused on isolated risks, linear planning, and static assumptions. The pandemic exposed how inadequate such models can be when facing systemic, cascading, and long-lasting disruptions. In the post-pandemic world, risk management is no longer an optional support function; it has

Cost leadership has long been recognized as one of the core strategies firms use to compete in dynamic markets. Traditionally associated with achieving the lowest possible operating costs, the concept has evolved significantly in the last decade. Strategic accounting—once viewed primarily as a financial reporting function—has become a central driver in designing cost structures, enabling value creation, and shaping organizational strategy. In the context of global competition

Digital currencies have moved from the margins of finance to the center of debates on the future of money. From cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum to stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), new forms of digital value are reshaping how payments, savings, and cross-border transactions are organized. This article examines how digital currencies are transforming monetary systems by combining empirical analysis with three complementary theoretical lense

Author:  Dr. Nadia Karim Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Green finance has transformed from a marginal niche within global markets into a central pillar shaping investment decisions, regulatory expectations, and long-term financial strategies. Today, sustainable investment portfolios integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, green bonds, climate transition instruments, renewable-energy assets, nature-based solutions, and impact-driven strat

Author: Dr. Nadia El-Khalil Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Investor behavior has long fascinated economists, psychologists, and financial scholars. Behavioral finance challenges the classical view that investors are rational decision-makers who efficiently process information. Instead, decades of empirical research clearly show that cognitive biases, emotional responses, social influences, and institutional pressures shape how individuals and organizations make

Author:  Dr. Karim Al Mansour Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Global markets have entered an extended period of uncertainty shaped by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, rapid monetary tightening, climate-related shocks, and technological disruptions. Corporate valuation—already a complex methodological exercise—has become far more difficult as firms operate in a world where risk, volatility, and structural inequalities shape the distribution of finan

Abstract Trust is one of the most fundamental conditions for the functioning of global capitalism. Financial markets, digital transactions, savings systems, and investment flows all depend on the belief that institutions will act fairly, transparently, and responsibly. In recent years, however, public trust in financial systems has been declining. People increasingly feel that the rules of global capitalism benefit powerful actors while exposing ordinary individuals and perip

Author:   Aibek Karimov Affiliation:   Independent Researcher Abstract Innovation increasingly defines the competitive strength of nations, industries, and firms. Yet behind every breakthrough idea, there is a fundamental requirement that determines whether innovation flourishes or fades: financing. Venture capital (VC) has become one of the most prominent and influential mechanisms used worldwide to fund early-stage and high-growth technological innovation. It supports start

Innovation is widely recognized as the engine of long-run growth, productivity, and social mobility. Yet many emerging economies struggle to convert ideas into marketable products and services at scale. This article examines the institutional barriers that impede innovation in emerging economies and proposes actionable reforms to unlock inclusive, sustainable growth. Using a theory-informed framework that combines Bourdieu’s forms of capital, world-systems analysis, and insti

Abstract Digital disruption is no longer an episodic shock; it is a continuous, cumulative process that rewires the economics, coordination, and cultural logic of industries. This article examines how traditional business models are being reinvented under conditions of rapid technological change. The discussion integrates three complementary theoretical lenses—Bourdieu’s theory of capital and fields, world-systems analysis, and institutional isomorphism—to explain why some or

Abstract Transnational entrepreneurship has moved from a niche topic to a mainstream driver of growth, innovation, and job creation. Enabled by digital platforms, global production networks, and highly mobile talent, entrepreneurs increasingly design firms that are “born transnational”—assembling resources across borders, selling to multiple markets from day one, and building organizational routines that thrive in regulatory and cultural diversity. This article explains how s

Social entrepreneurship has rapidly evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream strategy for addressing complex social and environmental problems. Yet the mechanisms that enable social enterprises to mobilize resources, build trust, and sustain impact remain contested. This article examines social entrepreneurship through Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of social capital and complementary lenses from world-systems analysis and institutional isomorphism. Using a mixed conceptual–a

Innovation ecosystems—dense networks of firms, universities, investors, policymakers, and intermediaries—have become the default lens for understanding how new ventures are formed, scaled, and embedded in regional and global markets. This paper examines the role of universities in enabling startup growth within such ecosystems. It integrates three theoretical lenses to ground the analysis: Bourdieu’s theory of capital and fields, world-systems theory, and institutional isomor

Author:  Azamat Bek Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract The Lean Startup paradigm—centered on build–measure–learn cycles, validated learning, and minimum viable products (MVPs)—has shaped a generation of entrepreneurial practice. Yet a decade of diffusion into both startups and incumbent firms reveals mixed outcomes: while teams learn faster, many struggle to cross the chasm from iterative discovery to repeatable, scalable growth. This article revisits Lean Startup

Author:  Azamat Bek Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Entrepreneurship and innovation are often portrayed as the twin engines of economic growth, yet their interaction remains uneven across regions and sectors. This article offers a theory-informed, practice-oriented analysis of entrepreneurship and innovation as they evolve in a week marked by heightened attention to digital adoption, sustainable business models, and AI-enabled productivity. Building on Bourdieu’

Abstract Strategic management has traditionally emphasized analytical models, competitive positioning, and resource allocation. Yet in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments, strategic advantage increasingly hinges on human capacities for sense-making, coordination, and ethical judgment. This article examines the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in strategic management through an integrative framework that connects micro-level affective competencie

Abstract Leaders today face overlapping crises—from economic shocks and geopolitical disruptions to rapid digitization and climate-related emergencies. These pressures expose structural vulnerabilities while also revealing the practices that help teams adapt, recover, and even improve. This article develops a practical, theory-informed account of leadership resilience for managers navigating crisis and change. Using Bourdieu’s theory of capital and fields, world-systems analy

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