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Europe at the Crossroads: Navigating a New Cold War in a Transactional World
Europe must recognize a fundamental shift: we are entering a new Cold War between the US and China. This reality demands a complete reimagining...
Strengthening Ties, Empowering Economies: India and the US Amid India’s Budget as a Catalyst
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a reinvigorated "America First" trade policy aimed at bolstering US economic and national security interests. The...
The first “waves” appear in the South China Sea in early 2025
On February 24, 2025, China launched a live-fire military exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin (as Vietnam calls it), just days after Vietnam announced...
Trump’s Two Terms with China: Isolation, Tensions, and the Cost of Going It Alone
US-China relations have been a focal point for economic policies, emerging technologies, and diplomatic strategy for every US administration this century. President Trump’s first...
Arctic Showdown: Global Power Struggles & ASEAN’s Stake in the Ice
Historical Context and Evolution of Arctic Geopolitics
As the Arctic ice melts at an unprecedented rate, a new geopolitical chessboard emerges at the top of...
Turbulent Waters: Power Struggles and Fragile Alliances in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is more than just a stretch of water. It is a geopolitical chessboard where nations compete for dominance, economic advantage,...
The Rise of the Petroyuan: Is the US Dollar Losing Its Energy Monopoly?
For decades, the US dollar has dominated global energy markets, with oil transactions primarily paid in US dollars, cementing America's economic and political supremacy....
A Predictable Inversion of Order
The new American administration continues to shock with every move it makes, both domestically and internationally. Most analysts try to justify these actions by...
Understanding the Lack of Legal Action Against China’s South China Sea Assertions
The South China Sea is a strategic body of water bordering Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. As one...
Ice and Fire: Taiwan Receives Conflicting Signals from the United States
Recently, Taiwan has received three signals from the United States. First, the U.S. has abandoned Ukraine. Second, it has demanded that TSMC expand its...