Syed Bukhari

Syed Bukhari is an International Management student, interested in global affairs and political economy. He is a member of Chatham House. [www.linkedin.com/in/syed-qamar-bukhari] Introduction At first glance, the Middle East and North Africa appears calmer as it enters 2026. Large-scale wars have slowed, ceasefires are formally in place, and regional leaders often speak about de-escalation and economic reform rather than open confrontation. Diplomatic channels remain active, and several...

Syed Bukhari is an International Management student, interested in global affairs and political economy. He is a member of Chatham House. [www.linkedin.com/in/syed-qamar-bukhari] Introduction For much of the last four decades, central bank (CB) independence was vital to economic policy globally. Governments gave control over monetary policy to technocratic institutions with clear instructions, limited tools, and protection from day-to-day politics (e.g. through staggered terms). The aim was...