Domestic Politics had Role in New Tariffs on China Biden plans to raise tariffs this year on various products under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) will increase from 25% to 100%,…
The Geopolitical Stakes of the Xi visit to Europe President Xi Jinping's recent trip to Europe reveals a shift in dynamics since his last visit five years ago. European leaders are now focused on "de-risking" by moving investments and supply…
Biden Signals Alliance with Japan and Philippines To Counter Provocation in South China Sea President Joe Biden has recently underscored the importance of forming a strategic alliance with Japan and the Philippines to address the ongoing provocations in the South…
To Counter China, Japan and US Forging Closer Military Ties The Russian-Ukrain War and aggresive Chinese moves against the Phillipines and Asian Pacific are a reminder that the risk of conflict looms large. The expanding alliance between China, Russia and…
How the Chinese are Pursuing a Dual Approach On the positive side, the agreement to resume military communication was welcome as a way to reduce military accidents that could escalate into war. This happened during the Asian-Pacific Economic Forum in…
How Taiwan 2024 Elections Test Geopolitical Status Quo The 2024 Taiwan presidential election holds significant importance as it not only determines the next president of Taiwan but also has broader implications on Taiwan's geopolitical status, cross-strait relations, and global dynamics…
Key Issues between the EU and China EU leaders met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade and economic issues, particularly China's industrial overcapacity and its impact on European markets. The EU is concerned about China's increasing industrial…
Key Outcomes of the Biden and Xi Jinping Meeting President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently reached an agreement to resume military-to-military communications during their meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. The resumption of military communication…
Post G20 Geopolitical Implications The geopolical implations post the G20 meeting in India are important. Our analyis highlights several important areas to monitor. Inclusion of the African Union (AU) and the proposal for a middle east transport corrider to connect…
The geopolitical landscape is becoming a significant concern for both Apple and Huawei. The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China is a primary source of this risk. Apple, an American company, and Huawei, a Chinese firm, are caught…
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