House Select Committee on CCP and the Future of US China Policy
The upcoming 2024 elections will be critical in determining the ongoing effectiveness of a House committee focused on competition with the CCP, along with the direction of Washington’s China policy in general.
War Drums on the Horizon: Will Europe Wake Up in Time?
It’s time for the European public to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that the specter of war has returned to the continent.
South China Sea Dispute: China’s Gray Zone Tactics Backfiring
Major advances in US-Philippines cooperation, backed by growing involvement from Japan and Australia, are neutralizing the gray zone tactics that have helped China alter the map of the South China Sea.
Winners and Losers in the Greenback Rally
A stronger-than-expected US inflation report is giving new impetus to the rallying US dollar. Here are some of the winners and losers.
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.