Guinea Coup: Geopolitical Repercussions Abound for Chinese Industry
A military coup in one small West African country risks significant economic repercussions for China.
SNAPSHOT: China Trade Data Beats Expectations
Christmas seems to have come early, lifting China exports to record highs and brushing away fears of a Delta hangover.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Uranium Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine uranium, a key input in nuclear power generation that was included on the US Interior Department’s list of critical minerals.
Copper Prices Whipsaw on China’s COVID-19 Struggle
Copper prices have fallen over 15% from May highs, but the dip may prove to be short-lived.
The Twilight of Pax Americana
The United States bears many of the hallmarks of a hegemon in decline.
VP Harris Visit: Poor Timing in Washington’s Courting of Vietnam as Strategic Partner
The Kabul-Saigon comparison touches a nerve in US-Vietnam reconciliation, and reinforces doubts over the level of US commitment to Southeast Asia.
US Regulators Turn the Screw on Chinese IPOs
Moves from the US Securities and Exchange Commission are compounding regulatory pressures on the other side of the Pacific, calling the future of US-based IPOs into question.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Helium Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine helium, a rare instance of a key high-tech input that remains dominated on the supply side by the United States.
UNCLOS Remains the Gold Standard in Maritime Security Cooperation
With mounting disputes around the world, the treaty is arguably more important than ever for maritime security.
SNAPSHOT: Inflation Week in Review
Reviewing noteworthy data releases from a big week in inflation indicators around the world.