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The Unit Settlement Instrument and the Material Limits of Multipolar Finance

The BRICS+ pilot of a gold-and-currency basket digital settlement token represents a significant technical experiment in parallel financial infrastructure, yet its trajectory remains constrained by the same capitalist contradictions that produced the dollar-centric order it seeks to circumvent. Editorial Analysis | September 2026 The Unit settlement instrument emerged from a specific historical conjuncture that fundamentally… Continue reading
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On the Verge of Iran War

The region braces for war as U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could start at any moment, affecting both regional security and global markets. The confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has reached a stage where military forces are positioned for rapid action, diplomatic efforts are secondary to military readiness, and the risk of escalation depends largely… Continue reading

