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From Silicon Valley Hustler to Pentagon Player: The Rise of a New Tech ‘Warlord’
Steven Simoni’s transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics. Once...
Armed Forces Face-Off Across the Euphrates, Putting Syria at Risk of Rupture
Similar to much of its contemporary history, Syria once again finds itself staring down a perilous crossroads. Nine months after the fall of Bashar...
Netanyahu’s Gamble on Trump’s Gaza Plan: International Leverage, Domestic Risks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s Gaza plan represents one of the most consequential political gambles of his long career. Framing...
The Key Steps Needed to End the US Government Shutdown
A conflict between Republican President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats has led to the 15th U. S. government shutdown since 1981. Currently, Trump's Republicans...
Taiwan Rejects U.S. Proposal for 50-50 Semiconductor Production Deal
Taiwan has pushed back against a reported U.S. proposal that would require half of all semiconductor production to take place on American soil. The...
US Dollar Falls to One-Week Low as Shutdown Concerns Mount
The dollar fell to a one-week low against major currencies on Wednesday due to a U. S. government shutdown, which raised concerns in the...
Japan’s Far-Right Sanseito Party Seeks Global Allies to Reshape Politics
Japan’s far-right Sanseito party, once a fringe movement fueled by pandemic-era conspiracy theories, is moving into the political mainstream. The party, led by Sohei...
U.S. Government Shutdown Begins Amid Deep Political Divide
The United States entered yet another government shutdown as bitter divisions between Republicans and Democrats blocked a deal on federal funding. This marks the...
Asia Attracts $100 Billion in Capital as Investors Diversify Beyond U.S.
Global investors are redirecting funds to Asia, excluding China, with around $100 billion flowing into the region over the past nine months. The trend...
Asian Factories Struggle as Weak U.S. and China Demand Takes Toll
Manufacturing activity across Asia weakened in September, highlighting the strain on economies that depend heavily on global trade. Surveys revealed that factory output shrank...