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Nature as National Asset: How the Middle East Is Turning Biodiversity into Economic Opportunity
By Basilinna Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO.
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Trump 2.0
Tholos Talks with The Trade Guys, Hosted by Jake E. Jennings
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China Economic Stimulus Tracker
A comprehensive timeline of announcements and policy actions implemented by the Chinese government to stimulate economic activity.
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When Mistakes Need a Manual: China’s Guidance on Acceptable Decision-making
By Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO
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Silicon and Sovereignty: What Trump’s AI Pact Means for the Gulf
Talking Points by the Basilinna Team
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Why Do Culture and Heritage Matter? with Irina Bokova
Tholos Talks with Irina Bokova, Hosted by Deborah Lehr
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Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority?
By Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
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Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
By Leigh Wedell, President and COO
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Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening Up Markets
With Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
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From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
By Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
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The New Trump Administration: Perspective from China
Talking Points by Gracie Sun, Chair of Asia-Pacific
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From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
September 18, 2024 | Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
As China's economy slows, Chinese firms are seeking new global opportunities to market their products and build their brands.
Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
September 14, 2024 | Leigh Wedell, President and COO
Acquisitions are often seen as a quick route to growth, but in the public affairs sector, it’s not just about adding numbers to the bottom line—it’s about finding the right mix of expertise, leadership, and culture.
Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening up Markets
September, 13 2024 | Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
Explore key insights on the changing landscape of global trade and why recent trade policies could be hurting China's domestic economy with Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO.
Understanding China’s Pragmatic AI Plan
July 31, 2024 | Jen Zhu Scott, Executive Director
The two most important artificial intelligence ecosystems in the world are the U.S. and China. Geopolitical tensions make it tempting to view the pair in opposition. Chinese AI has been described as both lagging and leading the US. In fact, the two countries are pursuing distinct strategies.
Egypt's Economic Reform Amidst Regional Challenges
July 25, 2024 | Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa and Mohamed Soliman, Director
Since 2016, Egypt has undertaken an ambitious economic reform program aimed at addressing deep-seated structural issues and achieving sustainable growth as envisioned in Egypt Vision 2030.
Woman in Leadership
March 8, 2024 | Irina Bokova, Executive Director
Irina Bokova, Executive Director at Basilinna, Director General of UNESCO, and Director at Whiteshield, discusses Women in Leadership.
The U.S. Art Market is a Sanctions Black Hole
February 28, 2024 | Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
On February 23, a day before the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and a week after the suspected murder of Alexei Navalny, President Joe Biden imposed over 500 new sanctions targeting “Russia’s war machine”.
Success is Not Just a Number
February 5, 2024 | Jen Zhu Scott, Executive Director
Jen Zhu Scott, an Executive Director at Basilinna, a founding partner of IN. Capital, and renowned AI and deep tech figure, grew up in poverty in China.
Every Company Can Become an AI Company
December 25, 2023 | Jen Zhu Scott, Executive Director
Jen Zhu Scott, an Executive Director at Basilinna and a founding partner of IN. Capital, joined FII Institute at FII PRIORITY Hong Kong, where she championed her belief that "every company can become an AI company" thanks to AI's power to propel businesses to the next level.
Private Sector is the Key to Economic Development
October 31, 2023 | Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
At the 2023 International Finance Forum (IFF), Yasser Elnaggar, Basilinna Chair of the Middle East and Africa and a board member of the IFF, told CGTN that private enterprises are the key to moving local economies forward.