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The Energy Shock Era: How Israel-USA Led Iran War Is Rewiring the Global Economy

By Getinet Babu  The world is not simply witnessing another geopolitical conflict—it is entering a new economic era defined by energy instability, supply chain disruption, and systemic fragility. what is unfolding across the Gulf, involving Iran, Israel and the United States, is no longer a contained regional crisis. It represents a structural shock to the global energy system, the very foundation upon which modern economies are built. Energy is not just another sector; it is the bloodstream of global production, transportation and food systems. When it is disrupted, the consequences cascade across every layer of the global economy.   A System Under Stress   Recent strikes on critical energy infrastructure, including gas fields and export facilities, have intensified fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Oil prices have already surged beyond $100 per barrel, with volatility becoming a defining feature of the market rather than an exception (Reuters, 2026). This price beh...
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Ethics Cannot Be Outsourced "The Ethical Line in the Guinea-Bissau Vaccine Trial"

By Getinet Babu   Scientific progress has always depended on research. Vaccines, medicines, and medical technologies that save millions of lives today were once tested in clinical trials . Yet progress in science must never come at the expense of human dignity. Recent reports about a proposed vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau have reignited an uncomfortable question within the global health community: Are vulnerable populations still being used as experimental grounds for controversial medical research? For professionals working in humanitarian and global health fields, the issue is deeply troubling. A Study That Raises Difficult Questions According to reporting by The Guardian , the proposed study would involve approximately  14,000 newborns . The trial aims to examine the  timing of the Hepatitis B vaccine , comparing infants who receive the vaccine immediately after birth with those who receive it  six weeks later . At first glance, this may appear to be a routine c...
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Foreign Direct Investment in Ethiopia: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

 By Getinet Babu  Abstract   Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a critical role in the economic development of emerging economies by providing capital inflows, technological transfer, and employment opportunities. In Ethiopia, FDI has become a key driver of industrialization and integration into global value chains. Over the past decade, the Ethiopian government has implemented various economic reforms aimed at liberalizing markets and attracting foreign investors. This study analyzes the trends, challenges, and opportunities of FDI in Ethiopia between 2015 and 2025, with projections for 2026. Using secondary data from institutions such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Bank, and the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), the study examines the patterns of investment inflows, sectoral distribution, and policy reforms shaping Ethiopia’s investment climate. The findings indicate that although FDI inflows experienced fluctuation...
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