China’s Export Ban on Semiconductor Inputs
China's restrictions on gallium and germanium exports threaten to impact the wider global semiconductor industry.
China Economy Enters the Post-Stimulus Era
Beijing has kept the stimulus valve turned off despite a slew of negative economic signs. Has China’s long-predicted economic transition to a consumption-fueled growth model finally dawned?
Imperialist Red Herring? NATO Expansion and the Ukraine War
The Kremlin’s oft-cited justification for the Ukraine war - NATO expansion - not only doesn’t hold up to logical scrutiny, but is also frequently contradicted in the regime’s own top-level narrative.
Indo-Egypt Ties: A New Chapter in Nonalignment
The future of Indo-Egyptian relations increasingly rests on two key pillars: enhanced trade relations and nonalignment.
Copper Crunch: A Looming Constraint for Energy Policy
The modern green economy runs on copper, but significant supply bottlenecks loom on the horizon.
Türkiye Economy: Evaluating Erdogan’s Return to Orthodox Policy
President Erdogan’s recent shift toward a more orthodox monetary policy is being welcomed by markets, but significant hurdles remain before confidence can be fully restored.
Modi’s US Visit Illustrates Growing Complexities of the Indo-Pacific
Modi’s US state visit serves as a stark reminder of the intricate web of dependencies India must deftly negotiate as it balances relations between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing.
Paradigm Shift or ‘Anemic’? Germany’s New National Security Strategy
Berlin’s comprehensive view of security is novel, but it hides the trade-offs inherent to the security, economic, and environmental policy spheres.
Backgrounder: The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU has taken the global lead on AI regulation with the Artificial Intelligence Act. And if past is precedent, the Act will likely reverberate far beyond Europe’s borders.
Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan Relations Take a Step Forward
Both countries are seeking to maximize independent room for maneuver amid a region increasingly characterized by great power geopolitics.