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Is Japan Actually Breaking Free From the US-China Trap in 2026?
The conventional read of Japan's foreign policy in 2026 is that Tokyo is hedging: carefully managing relationships on multiple fronts in response to an...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | June 02
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Brazil tariff threat escalates. Washington proposes 25% duties under Section 301, signaling trade enforcement is expanding beyond China into Latin America.
China tech surges....
How Ukraine Became Europe’s Most Important Defense Partner in 2026
There has been a significant development in European defence in the last eighteen months, and it did not come from a NATO summit communiqué...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 26
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Peace talk optimism fades quickly. Dollar steadied and oil climbed back above $97 after a brief rally on Iran deal hopes, as Rubio...
What Must Be Agreed to End the Iran War?
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson announced that some conclusions have been reached regarding a potential 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in...
Why Cuba Is Unlikely to Follow Venezuela Despite Trump Pressure
U. S. President Donald Trump's administration is increasing pressure on Cuba after the military's involvement in removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. However, Cuba is...
Three Months Into the Iran War, Is Trump Losing Ground?
U. S. President Donald Trump has faced challenges in his conflict with Iran, raising doubts about his ability to achieve a clear victory. Though...
How Trump Has Strengthened the China-Russia Alliance More Than Ever
Trump was barely back on Air Force One when Putin landed in Beijing.
The contrast was deliberate, and everyone involved understood it. Trump had arrived...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 19
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Trump pauses Iran strike, markets bounce cautiously. Dollar steadied and Australian shares rose 1% after Trump delayed military action, though oil is still...
Is America Actually Losing Southeast Asia to China in 2026?Â
Wang Yi just completed his third multi-country tour of Southeast Asia in twelve months. Xi Jinping has visited the region twice since April 2025....