F.M. Shakil

Recent articles by F.M. Shakil

Fixing an American mess: China, Iran, Pakistan link up to secure Afghanistan

Fixing an American mess: China, Iran, Pakistan link up to secure Afghanistan

Beijing, Tehran, and Islamabad know that their mutual goal of 'peaceful development' and expanded Asian trade routes will be unattainable without solving the terrorism dilemma in neighbouring Afghanistan.

By the numbers: The de-dollarisation of global trade

By the numbers: The de-dollarisation of global trade

Data suggests that US dollar reserves in central banks are dwindling, as is the influence of the US on the world economy. This presents a unique opportunity for regional currencies and alternative payment systems to enter thevacuum.

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