Brands Addressing Global Issues – Part 1

As I’d written in my Owleye column this month, there are plenty of global summits and conferences this summer and all the way up to the new year. It makes sense at a time of heightened conflicts and geopolitical tensions, not to mention wars. In a year where my blog is celebrating 25 years of… Continue reading Brands Addressing Global Issues – Part 1

What EU and UK Elections Could Mean for Their Economies

With large parts of the world going to elections this year, it’s worth looking at some of the political shifts that could signal changes in economic policy as well. India has just concluded a mammoth 7-phase election and I have written about its implications for the Indian economy in my previous blog post. Parliamentary elections… Continue reading What EU and UK Elections Could Mean for Their Economies

Geopolitical Tensions, a Red Herring

The last thing the world needs, as it struggles to control the pandemic and revive economies, is another war or attack on another country’s sovereignty. Yet, for the past couple of months all one has been reading and hearing in the media – particularly international media – is about geopolitical tensions coming to a boil.… Continue reading Geopolitical Tensions, a Red Herring

Five Highs and Lows in 2020: Owl Wisdom Podcast

It's not a New Year resolution, but I thought it might be a good idea for me to attempt podcasting in 2020 as a way of adding another dimension to my blog. And in keeping with the tradition of my blog, the podcasts too will be written at the intersection of business, economics, politics and… Continue reading Five Highs and Lows in 2020: Owl Wisdom Podcast