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Trump’s Tariff Strategy of “SUV Diplomacy” and the Symbol of American Industrial Power
In July 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of bilateral tariff agreements. With Japan: The US reduced tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5%...
Strengthening Ties: Marcos Jr. Visits U.S. to Bolster Philippines-US Alliance
Washington—world history witnessed the longest bilateral relations of the United States of America with the Philippines in the East Asian region. The unfolding events...
India – U.S. Relations: Modi fails to respond to Trump’s display of unequal partnership
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term began with unpredictable strategies and blackmailing, even towards long-term allies such as the EU and UK. Historically, Republican...
Trump’s Tariffs are harming global prosperity: Trade Liberalization is the cure
Trump’s tariffs pose serious economic challenges to the United States and its western trading partners. In response to America’s tariffs, western countries should liberalize...
Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Age
How can the public and private sectors hold onto the unprecedented shifts of AI, robotics, and digital innovation? How can these modern intelligent technologies...
The United States is Pushing Southeast Asia Towards China
The United States' grand strategy of its 'Pivot to Asia' had been stalled since its articulation by the Obama administration in 2011. Donald Trump...
Two Futures for Global Trade: Open Arms vs. Closed Doors
This summer, the global economic stage is hosting two wildly contrasting blockbusters in trade policy, each promising a different future for international commerce. On...
From Cooperation to Confrontation: BRICS and the Global South’s Bid for a New World Order
States no longer employ war as a tool to achieve their goals. Preferring to utilize more peaceful methods, states employ it to pursue highly...
Russia and South Africa: Strategic Friendship or Geopolitical Gamble?
The Valdai Discussion Club, in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), will hold the 3rd Russian-African conference titled “Realpolitik in...
Is Vietnam’s trade deal with the US “surrender agreement”? I don’t think so
After Donald Trump became the U.S. president for a second term, he did everything possible to fulfill the promises he had made to voters...