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  • What Trump’s re-election means for Global Affairs

    What Trump’s re-election means for Global Affairs

    In the realm of global diplomacy, few figures have sparked as much debate and intrigue as President elect Donald J. Trump. His approach to foreign policy, often characterised by unpredictability and a staunch “America First” ideology, marked a significant departure from traditional diplomatic norms. In this analysis, we will examine the key elements of Trump’s…

  • WTF is: Emergency Liquidity Assistance

    WTF is: Emergency Liquidity Assistance

    After the 2008 financial crisis, a decision had to be made on how the European bloc will approach future liquidity crises.

  • What happens when banks fail?

    What happens when banks fail?

    At the end of the day it all boils down to two colliding interests: Investor vs Taxpayer.

  • Malta Inġusta – A Lazy Bedtime Story

    Malta Inġusta – A Lazy Bedtime Story

    A tagline budget of rewrite, reuse and recycle leaves much to be desired for a country in desperate need of a plan.

  • Moħħom fil-Qamar

    Moħħom fil-Qamar

    Forsi minħabba l-Gwerra?

  • The Economic Effects of the Ukraine vs Russia War on Malta

    The Economic Effects of the Ukraine vs Russia War on Malta

    Background The sounds of war roared once again in the wake of the 24 February, earlier on this year, sending tremors throughout the European continent and beyond. As much as it led to a humanitarian and political crisis, especially in Ukraine, the Russian invasion of the ex-Soviet nation also negatively affected the global economy as…

  • The Third Parties. Who are they?

    The Third Parties. Who are they?

    Although the voting system in Malta is somewhat favourable for the creation of a multi-party-political scene in Malta, for several decades, even before our independence, two parties have held an absolute majority within Parliament, the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party. The Democratic Alternative Party (now AD+PD) was also present since its split from the…

  • The Biden Enigma – What has he done?

    The Biden Enigma – What has he done?

    All eyes now turn to the Social Spending bill debates, and the role that both parties, as well as the the Presidency, will play in its destiny.

  • ASCS Budget Review 2022

    As done in previous years, ASCS feels the urge to assess the budget brought forward by the Government and provide a holistic critical assessment, meant to facilitate all students as they make their assumptions and conclusions on the 2022 Budget. This original format in which the Budget was presented, is not divided according to the…

  • EY’s Attractiveness Survey 2018 Review

    EY Malta has recently published their annual Malta Attractiveness Survey. During this annual event, key findings on whether Malta is attractive for investors and foreign direct investment, based on different aspects of the country, are presented. The main concern that investors have about Malta is the lack of specialised skills in the labour force, and…