Can Blockchain Revolutionize Commodities Trading?
New technology is upending old certainties in commodities trading, and for the first time ever grassroots investors can lead the way.
Sagging Real Estate and Bad Debts: China’s Banking System Risk
China’s banking system is shouldering the burden of a struggling real estate market, but there’s only so much pressure it can take before the risk becomes systemic.
Is Azerbaijan a Friend of the West? Take a Closer Look
Azerbaijan helps Europe bolster its energy security, but ever-closer relations between Baku and Brussels involve security and diplomatic trade-offs elsewhere.
What Would Modi’s Third Term Mean for India-China Relations?
Cooperation will likely trump tension should Modi win a third term, as there’s much to be gained in harmonious India-China relations.
Past Is Precedent as Xi Struggles to Fix China’s Economy
Beijing’s response to structural economic headwinds has been more of the same, with the oft-cited goal of consumer-driven growth as elusive as ever.
Hot US Inflation Report Puts Fed Easing Plans in Doubt
Inflation’s upside surprise will postpone interest rate cuts and increase pressure on indebted US consumers.
Wagner Group Post-Prigozhin: New Name, Business as Usual
From the covert to the overt, the Kremlin’s Expeditionary Corps is taking over Wagner’s global operations.
Maritime Cooperative Activity Redrawing South China Sea Battle Lines
Maritime Cooperative Activity naval exercises are rapidly evolving into a platform for regional powers to mutually support each other and bolster international maritime law.
US-Japan-Philippines Naval Triad Wades into the South China Sea
Will recently announced joint naval patrols between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines blunt Beijing’s gray zone tactics in the South China Sea?
Why Does Israel Need F-15EX Fighters?
The overriding use case is to strike at deeper targets in Iran, risking further escalations that would put US interests at risk.