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U.S.-Europe Trade Tensions Escalate as Markets React
In a move that has confounded diplomats and investors alike, U.S. President Donald Trump has linked tariffs on European goods directly to Greenland, an...
“It Will Be Done”: Trump Doubles Down on Greenland and Tests the Atlantic Alliance
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric over Greenland, declaring that Denmark has failed to address a supposed “Russian threat” to the Arctic...
Digital Bridges, Dollar Shadows: BRICS Explores a New Payments Order
India’s central bank has quietly floated a proposal that could carry far-reaching geopolitical consequences: linking the official digital currencies of BRICS countries to facilitate...
Power, Reform, and Control: Vietnam’s Party Congress Sets the Tone for the Decade
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has opened its tightly choreographed, week-long congress in Hanoi, an event that will determine the country’s top leadership and set...
China Hits Its Target but the Slowdown Is Getting Harder to Ignore
China’s economic growth slowed to a three-year low in the final quarter of 2025, underscoring the strain facing the world’s second-largest economy as domestic...
Tariffs, Greenland, and a Shaken Dollar: Markets Enter a New Trade War Phase
Global markets were jolted after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on eight European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. The...
Why Corporate America’s Criticism of Trump Remains Measured
During a recent event, Suzanne Clark, CEO of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, urged business leaders to stand firm in supporting free markets...
Venezuela’s New President Moves to Consolidate Power as Divisions Widen
Since the U. S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has focused on consolidating her power. She has appointed loyalists to...
Starlink’s Role in Iran’s Internet Crackdown
Iran's crackdown on dissent is a major challenge for Elon Musk's Starlink, which has provided crucial support during internet blackouts, particularly since its launch...
Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War
Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war...