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Germany Is Growing Older: Who Will Support Its Pension System?

Germany’s baby boom generation is retiring as its workforce shrinks. Examine how immigration, longer careers and productivity affect the finances of German pensions. Continue reading Germany Is Growing Older: Who Will Support Its Pension System?

Sisi Needs Dollars. China and the UAE Are Buying Stakes in Egypt’s Strategic Future

Egypt’s recovery has reduced the immediate pressure, but Cairo still needs foreign capital. UAE money now reaches deep into coastal development, while Chinese firms are building industrial capacity around Suez. The harder question concerns the bargaining power these investments may create. Continue reading Sisi Needs Dollars. China and the UAE Are Buying Stakes in Egypt’s Strategic Future