The Ice is Cracking: A Deep Dive into Cold War Redux
A new global dynamic is emerging that bears striking parallels to the Cold War. Here’s a breakdown of the main players.
Old Security Paradigms Eroding amid New Geopolitics of West Asia
West Asia, or the Middle East, has long been the only region in the world without its own homegrown security framework. Is that about to change?
NATO’s Vilnius Summit: Hints of a New Cold War
The Vilnius Summit communiqué heralds a new epoch in international politics, one that bears a much closer resemblance to the Cold War period.
Flawed IPEF Won’t Solve Global Supply Chain Issues
The IPEF will remain flawed so long as partner countries aren’t incentivized by US market access to make significant commitments on their side.
History Helps Vietnam Navigate Its Maritime Relations
Against the backdrop of the South China Sea dispute and regional economic imperatives, Vietnam is slotting into a triangular relationship with Beijing and Washington.
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?
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.
Backgrounder: Conflict in Manipur
The conflict in Manipur reflects a volatile confluence of internal and external forces, which together threaten the political and security fabric of northeastern India.
De-dollarization and Emergence of Chinese Yuan
The global financial landscape is undergoing a subtle but significant transformation, one that challenges the long-standing supremacy of the US dollar.