Iran Protests 2026

Iran Protests 2026

Case Study: The January 2026 Iranian Uprising Background and Triggers The current wave of protests erupted on December 28, 2025, initially driven by traders in Tehran protesting a severe currency crisis. The Iranian rial collapsed, losing nearly 80% of its value over...
Missing Persons in Singapore

Missing Persons in Singapore

Case Studies Case Study 1: Muhammad Hairil Effendi (2024) Profile: 11-year-old boy with special needs, mostly non-verbal Incident: On August 29, 2024, Hairil left his Marine Crescent home at 11:05 AM, barefoot and shirtless. A neighbor’s CCTV captured him...
ARK Invest’s Palantir Divestment

ARK Invest’s Palantir Divestment

Executive Summary Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold approximately $10.4 million worth of Palantir Technologies shares in January 2026, representing a strategic shift in their AI and defense technology portfolio. This case study examines the rationale behind this...
U.S. Federal Land Policy Changes

U.S. Federal Land Policy Changes

Executive Summary Changes to U.S. federal land policy regarding mineral extraction and resource development could have significant implications for Singapore’s economy, particularly affecting supply chains, commodity prices, manufacturing costs, and strategic...
Robinhood’s Blockchain Infrastructure

Robinhood’s Blockchain Infrastructure

Executive Summary Robinhood’s strategic expansion into blockchain technology through its Layer 2 network and tokenized assets represents a significant shift in how traditional finance companies are approaching crypto infrastructure. This case study examines...