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Why Does ASEAN Matter as Southeast Asia Faces Growing Geopolitical and Economic Pressures?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is preparing...
Can Trump End the Iran War Without Paying a Lasting Economic Price?
US President Donald Trump's decision to pause further major...
The Global Cost of Resilience in the Twenty-First Century
For more than three decades, Europe organized much of...
The New Geography of Energy: Why Refining Capacity May Matter More Than Oil Reserves
Crude Came Back. Diesel Didn't.
This week, seven months after...
The Persistent Myth of Lower Prices
Europe's energy debate continues to be influenced by assumptions...
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Security
Canada and a Global Gripen Consortium
Authors: Felipe Salles and Dr. Julian Spencer-Churchill
We are reaching...
Badr MoU: A New Model for Regional Defence Cooperation
When the defence ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and...
The 72-Hour State: Who Pays for Security When Citizens Stock Their Own
Three Litres a Day
Britain's new household checklist is precise....
North Korea’s World-Class Hackers: The Secret Weapon Behind Binance’s Fall
North Korea has a program that rewards its top...
Global Order
Jerusalem’s Church Diplomacy: Putin, Moscow and Constantinople
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Patriarch...
Could Trump’s Midterm Defeat Push Him to Renew Talks With North Korea?
US President Donald Trump’s midterm election setback could encourage...
Legitimacy Without Leverage: What the Moscow Format’s Collapse Reveals About Engaging the Taliban
On 5 October, the eighth round of the Moscow...
Trust Issues: What the UN’s 81st General Debate Left Behind
When the United Nations General Assembly chose a theme...
Fine Living
How AI Face Swaps and Digital Clones Are Reshaping Fashion
AI-generated fashion models offer brands a cost-effective way to...
Parvez Bapuna on Building India’s Alcohol Industry Behind the World’s Biggest Brands
With his strategic mindset, extensive industry knowledge, and a...
Is the Birkin Losing Its Magic? How Hermès’ Iconic Bag Is Losing Its Scarcity Appeal
Cai Baochun, a London-based reseller, has stopped buying Hermes'...
Paris Fashion Week: How Hotter Summers Are Reshaping Fashion
Longer and hotter summers are changing the fashion industry,...
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Northeast Asia’s Maginot Line: Are the Democracies Preparing for the Wrong War?
The growing strategic convergence among China, Russia, and North Korea is presenting an uncomfortable paradox to Northeast Asia’s security. Thanks to decades-old institutionalized alliance...
China’s Polar Silk Road: Beijing Tests First-Ever Satellite Link Between the North and South Poles
The Chinese polar icebreaker (Ji Di) of China's 16th...
IAEA Warns of Growing Concerns Over Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Plant
The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency...
Merz Urges Trump to Avoid Surprises From Putin in Upcoming Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged US President Donald Trump...
Iraq Revives Oil Exports Through Syria as Overland Truck Routes Gain Momentum
Outside a depot near Basra, many tanker trucks are...
Regional Backing Risks Prolonging Sudan’s War
A study published by Veracity Papers argues that regional...
Could China Blockade Taiwan? Naval Drills Raise Fears of a Wider Indo-Pacific Crisis
China's expanding naval activity around Taiwan is raising concerns...
Could US Export Controls Put $3 Billion in China’s Nvidia-Powered AI Projects at Risk?
More than $3 billion in Chinese artificial intelligence infrastructure...
Will ASEAN Reintegrate Myanmar Despite Its Ongoing Civil War?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) faces a...
Will Washington Cut China’s Access to Nvidia AI Chips After Jensen Huang’s Resignation?
China's artificial intelligence industry is facing renewed uncertainty as...