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Uruguay’s Historic Pivot Amidst Great Power Competition
In early February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping received Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi in Beijing, marking a deepening of bilateral ties between China and...
Tarique Rahman’s Return Puts Bangladesh on the Brink of a Political Reset
Background
After nearly 20 years in exile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has re-emerged at the centre of Bangladeshi politics, with opinion polls...
Why Indonesia Is Doubling Down on Prabowo’s Growth Plan—Despite the Market Fallout
Inside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration, officials are firmly supporting his controversial growth and spending policies, despite recent warnings from global financial agencies that...
Trump Targets Core Climate Rule in Sweeping U.S. Deregulation Push
Background
The Trump administration is preparing to repeal the Obama-era “endangerment finding,” the scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions threaten human health and welfare. This...
Ethiopia Secretly Training Sudan’s RSF Fighters, Sources Say
Ethiopia is secretly training thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, which is involved in Sudan's civil war. This marks...
China Sharpens Taiwan Rhetoric, Backs Reunification Forces
Background
China has stepped up its political and military language toward Taiwan, reiterating its claim over the self-governed island and warning against any move toward...
Macron Sounds Alarm on U.S. Ties, Calls for EU Power Reset
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe should prepare for renewed friction with the United States, arguing that a temporary easing of tensions...
How a US Trade Deal Could Reshape the Lives of India’s Farmers
The United States and India have announced a temporary agreement for a trade deal aimed at reducing tariffs, improving energy relationships, and enhancing economic...
Japan’s Takaichi Sweeps Election, but Markets Remain the Real Check
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured the largest postwar landslide in the country’s history, giving her a clear mandate to push through her economic...
Thailand Votes to Replace Military-Backed Constitution
Thailand has taken a decisive step toward rewriting the foundations of its political system after voters overwhelmingly backed a referendum calling for a new...