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US-Australia Rare Earths Deal Marks a Start, But China’s Grip Will Endure
The recent agreement between the United States and Australia to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and rare earths projects represents a significant step...
German Governing Coalition’s Internal Divisions Threaten Reform Agenda
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing challenges in implementing key policies on pensions and military service, raising concerns about political instability in Germany. Merz's...
Is Asia Abandoning Trump?
In the chancelleries of Europe, a concerted, if anxious, effort is underway to manage the return of President Donald Trump. Leaders like Britain’s Keir...
Can the Dragon and the Elephant Share the Same Room? An Expert Analysis of India-China Coexistence
As 2025 draws to a close, the relationship between India and China remains one of the most complex in global affairs. Professor Hemant Adlakha,...
How the War Ends: Mapping the Path to a Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
U. S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Russia currently...
Japan’s fractured politics could hinder Takaichi’s economic revival plans
After a week of political upheaval, Sanae Takaichi appears poised to become Japan’s next prime minister when parliament votes on October 21. Her rise,...
Madagascar’s Digital Revolution: When a Generation with Nothing to Lose Seized Its Future
Madagascar has become the latest flashpoint in a growing wave of youth-driven revolts sweeping across continents. What began as protests over blackouts and water...
Europe’s “Drone Wall” Dream Faces Political Turbulence and Technical Limits as Russian Threat Grows
Calls for a “drone wall” across Europe gained momentum last month after around 20 Russian drones breached Polish airspace, sparking alarm across the continent....
China’s “Production-First” Gamble: Why Beijing Won’t Blink in Its Economic War with America
As China’s Communist Party prepares for its October plenum, the world’s second-largest economy stands at a crossroads one that’s both economic and geopolitical. The...
The Soul of a Nation, The Price of Peace
The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza has been met with a global sigh of relief, a fleeting hope that the senseless slaughter has...