Backgrounder: State Players in Middle East Geopolitics
Exploring the interests and involvements of third-parties like Iran, Russia, and the United States in Middle East proxy conflicts.
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.
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.
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.
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?