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It’s the Oil, Stupid!
For over a decade, the United States has claimed that its conflict with Venezuela revolves around narcotics, corruption, and authoritarianism. The official narrative states...
China – Europe’s “Ally” Amid Stalemate?
The Rise of China
Since the period of reform under Deng Xiaoping, China has steadily strengthened its global influence. When Xi Jinping came to power,...
Putin Courts India in Delhi, Seeking Trade Lifeline Amid Isolation
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting trade and expanding the range of items exchanged...
Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve’s looming policy decision. The Nikkei...
US Gains Influence in Iraq After Pipeline Battle Amid Iranian Drone Attacks
In mid-July, Iranian-backed drones struck multiple oilfields in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, targeting facilities operated by U.S. companies including HKN Energy and Hunt Oil. The...
Trump Tightens H-1B Vetting With New ‘Censorship’ Test
The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping new policy requiring U.S. consular officers to intensively scrutinize applicants for the H-1B visa, a program heavily...
How The US–Australian Critical Minerals Deal Reframes the Future of Pacific Supply Chains
“Our land abounds in nature’s gifts of beauty, rich and rare. Advance Australia fair.” Australia’s national anthem spells it plainly. The southern land is...
Converging Ideologies: China and Venezuela’s Strategic Alignment Amid US Escalation
China rejected US President Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace was “completely closed,” a move Beijing considered a “colonial threat” to Venezuelan national sovereignty...
New Mercantilism in an Era of Unpredictability: Lessons from the Aggressiveness of China’s EV Industry
The world is currently characterized by increasing levels of uncertainty. Countries have changed their economic strategies in response to the US-China trade conflict, pandemic...
Germany Bolsters NATO’s Eastern Flank with Arrow Air Defense
Germany has become the first European country to use the Arrow air defense system, which is designed to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles like Russia's...