Articles

Arman Sidhu

Arman Sidhu is an American geopolitical analyst and writer covering commodities markets, international trade and foreign investment. He is a regular contributor to Geopolitical Monitor and his work has previously appeared in The Diplomat, Eurasia Review, Economic & Political Weekly, and RealClearWorld, among others. More of his work can be found on his website at www.armansidhu.com.

Articles by Arman Sidhu

Jul
24
Economy

Banking on Bullion: An Indonesian Idea Ready for Export?

Indonesia’s bullion banking model drives rapid corporate growth, but supply disruptions and hesitant households challenge its full potential.

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Jul
10
Economy

Striking Gold: Singapore’s Bold New Bullion Play

Singapore is aiming to launch an over-the-counter gold clearing system and sovereign vaulting services by late 2026 to capture physical bullion flows fleeing Western asset-freeze risks.

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Jun
16
Economy

Brunei’s Ticking Fiscal Clocks

As its oil depletion horizon tightens to 27 years, Brunei remains ASEAN’s sole holdout against dual-mandate sovereign wealth consolidation—trapping capital in passive foreign equities while domestic diversification starves.

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May
01
Economy

Greater Sunrise: Rescue or Fiscal Ruin?

With its primary gas revenue gone as of 2025, Timor-Leste’s survival depends on a 10-year dash to develop Greater Sunrise before its sovereign wealth fund runs dry.

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