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Why Is Washington Talking Directly to Myanmar’s Military Government?
The Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar's military-installed government, marking a significant shift from Washington's post-coup policy of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
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As Hormuz Reopens, Gulf Oil Producers Fight to Win Back Lost Markets
The Middle East's oil market is entering a new phase of competition as Gulf producers race to recover customers lost during the Iran war,...
Could US-Russia Energy Deals Bring Russian Gas Back to Europe?
Talks between senior US and Russian officials are raising the possibility of a new energy relationship between Washington and Moscow, including a potential role...
Why Is North Korea Taking a Stronger Line on Taiwan and Russia?
North Korea is increasingly positioning itself alongside China and Russia on some of the most contentious security issues confronting the United States, highlighting the...
Why Are India and the US Still Struggling to Close a Trade Deal?
India and the United States have once again failed to break through a prolonged impasse in negotiations over a bilateral trade agreement, underscoring the...
The Bond Market Is Now a Geopolitical Actor
Three Records in Two Days
On Wednesday, 1 October, the US 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest since 2002. The same day, Britain’s 30-year...
India-US Trade Talks Stall Again: What’s Holding Up a Deal?
Senior officials from India and the United States have acknowledged that their efforts to finalize a trade agreement have stalled once again. In February,...
US Pays 5.3%, China Lends at 1.7%: Who Wins as the Treasury Sell-Off Turns the Yuan Into the World’s Cheap Money?
Today’s Numbers
5.3% (US 10-year Treasury yield) · 1.70% (China 10-year government bond yield) · ¥358bn (offshore “dim sum” bond issuance, H1 2026). A gap...
Did Trump’s America First Policy Weaken the US Ebola Response in Congo?
The Trump administration's “America First” approach to Ebola has shifted the US response in the Democratic Republic of Congo away from one of its...
Why Is Washington Engaging Sudan’s Army Chief After Pressuring Him Over the War?
A US envoy attended an event with Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt over the weekend, highlighting Washington’s difficult balancing act as...