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Ishiba Navigates Trump’s Trade Policies: Japan’s Strategy to Avoid U.S. Tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed confidence on February 9, 2025, that Japan could sidestep the looming U.S. tariff hikes. Speaking to public broadcaster...
Lebanon: The Long Road from Sectarianism to the Illusion of a Stable State
Lebanon’s past reflects a delicate sectarian equilibrium, formally embedded in the 1943 National Pact, an unwritten understanding aimed at dividing authority among the country’s...
Unlocking Indonesia’s Creative Potential: AI, Digital IP, and Global Market Expansion
The creative industry has long been a key driver of global economic growth. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this sector is poised...
France Aims to Lead Global AI Race with Bold Investments at Paris Summit
PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron has declared artificial intelligence (AI) as a “technological and scientific revolution of unprecedented scale,” unveiling plans to invest a substantial...
Maritime Reforms in Pakistan: Strategic Leap in Shipbuilding and Recycling
Pakistan stands at a crucial stage in its maritime history. The recent proposed reforms by the government for approval of enhancements to Karachi Shipyard...
The Closure of USAID: Is America Surrendering Its Foreign Aid Soft Power?
USAID has been central to U.S. foreign policy for decades, serving as a key tool for diplomacy and soft power. Established in 1961, it...
From Goma to Bujumbura: The M23 and the Fragmentation of the Great Lakes
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become a geopolitical powder keg, with the potential to engulf the entire Great...
Achilles’ Spear and Heel: The Strongest and Weakest Aspects of China’s National Power
In ancient Greek mythology, Achilles wielded a sharp spear and was invincible on the battlefield, yet his heel remained an insurmountable weakness. Similarly, in...
Trump’s Sphere-of-Influence Tariffs: Bad Economics, Bad Geopolitics
On February 1, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs and 10% duties on energy products on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China. The...
Beyond the Old Norms: Exploring China’s New Consumption Drivers
President Xi Jinping in his speech delivered during the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) held in Beijing during 11-12 December 2024 summarised the economic work of...