Nuclear Doctrine Change Implies More Agressive Russia ahead of Negotiations Russian President Vladimir Putin announced significant changes to the country's nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for nuclear weapon use. This announcement coincides with escalating tensions due to Western support for…
EU China Trade Tensions on EVs The European Union (EU) is implementing a 45% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an escalating trade conflict with China, which the EU accuses of unfair industrial subsidies. This decision follows…
Several Battleground States Key to US Election Close contests in several pivotal states are expected to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will secure the presidency in the United States on November 5. Election forecasters use national polls and…
BRICS Summit a Success for Putin The BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 24-26, 2024, was presided over by President Vladimir Putin, who emphasized the bloc's role in counterbalancing Western influence. The summit focused on enhancing financial cooperation,…
Higher Tariffs Expected under if Trump Wins The article discusses the differing trade policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the context of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. While both candidates exhibit some consensus on certain trade issues, their…
Oil Price Risk and Possible Scenarios of Middle East Escalation In this article, we look at the current tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran, and their potential impact on global oil markets. Following missile strikes from…
How will Israel Respond? Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated significantly following a missile attack by Iran on Israel, which resulted in damage to a school and reports of casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of severe consequences for…
International Efforts for 21-Day Cease Fire Fail Prior to the Israeli attack that killed the Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah, the US and France were leading efforts to reduce tensions with a proposed 21-day ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant…
Expections of Increased Saudi Oil Output Result Push Oil Lower Oil prices experienced minimal changes on Thursday after a decline in the previous session. Rising fuel demand and decreasing U.S. stockpiles countered concerns about weak demand, particularly in China. However,…
An EU Industrial Policy to keep up with the US and China! Mario Draghi has called for a "new industrial strategy for Europe," emphasizing the need for the EU to increase annual investments by €800 billion to remain competitive against…
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