Expert Insights

Reflections from Leaders

Discover in-depth interviews with renowned economists and political analysts, sharing their perspectives on current global issues.

Craig Coben

In this Industry Insight, Craig Coben – former Global Head of Equity Capital Markets at Bank of America – offers a candid reflection on the shifting tides of global finance. From IPO slowdowns to regulatory pressures, he examines what today’s capital markets reveal about deeper structural change. A sharp, insider take on deal-making in uncertain times.

Juan Vizcaino

Dr. Juan Ignacio Vizcaíno, former Inter-American Development Bank economist and University of Nottingham lecturer, shares his journey from policy to academia. He reflects on the practical challenges of development work across Latin America—and what students often miss about real-world economics. A thoughtful look at bridging theory and policy impact.

Dr. June Park

Dr. Park is a South Korean political economist based in Doha. She is a Visiting Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, researching AI futures in the GCC. Her work spans digital trade, finance, and emerging technologies, with a focus on geoeconomic conflicts in energy and digital transitions and the “5Cs” of AI governance: Chips, Cars, Cloud, Cables, and Coins.

She advises governments and tech firms on geopolitical risk, holds affiliations with Duco Experts, Singapore Management University, CAIDP, the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society, and the Digital Euro Association, and is completing her book Digital Trade Wars & Currency Conflict supported by Schmidt Futures.

 

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