What geopolitics stories could still blow up the global economy?
Investors hate uncertainty. For now, most of them are trying to understand how central bankers, particularly at the US Federal...
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How Saudi-Iranian détente will (or won’t) affect defense in the region
BEIRUT — The newly announced resumption of diplomatic relations between historic rivals the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran has...
Germany’s ‘unreliable’ coalition hamstrings EU decisions
Tensions in Germany’s governing coalition are increasingly hobbling EU decisions, undermining Berlin’s reputation in Europe and harming the bloc’s credibility...
How are China’s neighbors viewing Beijing’s military plans?
At the opening of China's rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, outgoing Premier Li Keqiang announced an increase to the nation's military...
Kazakhstan: at the Crossroads and in the Crosshairs
Resource businesses are booming in the vast steppes of Kazakhstan. Oil, gas, iron, copper, and uranium extracted by state-owned enterprises...
Rise of Regionalism
In the post-Cold War era, there has been a notable emphasis on studying and evaluating international and regional organizations. Such...
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Survey: EU’s influence surging in Southeast Asia
A survey has found that more people in Southeast Asia would prefer to engage with the EU, amid US-China rivalry...
Environmental and Political Reconciliation Needed for the South China Sea
The South China Sea is a unique natural laboratory for ocean research and exploration. And yet, this rifted basin, dotted...
Iran Aims to Gain Stronger Foothold in Central Asia
Almost a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Central Asian region continues to grapple with the ripple effects of...
The Persistence of Great-Power Politics
At the Munich Security Conference in February 2022, mere days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s newly...
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