Geopolitical Interdependence Between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Growing At the NATO summit in Washington on July 10, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted a significant shift in NATO's stance regarding China, labeling it as a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war in Ukraine. The…
Defense in Asia Undermined by Trump Statement on Taiwan Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is raising concerns about the impact on Taiwan policy, with observers speculating on potential changes in Beijing's calculations. President Joe Biden's…
NATO Summit and Challenges Faced by European Leaders Hightened concerns about European security along side the rise of far-right forces on the continent and the potential of an anti-NATO president in Trump lead to risks for NATO unity and security.…
New Pact Increases Nuclear Risks in East Asia This article covers the recent defense pact signed between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting the reasons behind the timing of the agreement and its potential…
Chinese EVs Pose Threat to EU Auto Industry The European Commission has announced provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) after an investigation found that these vehicles were being unfairly subsidized. The tariffs will vary depending on the company and…
The US is nearing the signing of a new bilateral security pact with Ukraine, aiming to show support and ease tensions after what some Ukrainian officials describe as the lowest point in their relationship since Russia's full-scale invasion. The agreement,…
The Plan by the G7 to counter Russian and China The G7 finance ministers supported the idea of issuing a loan to Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets, aiming to provide financing to Kyiv beyond 2024. They discussed a US…
A Geopolitical Kill Switch A Bloomberg Report notes concern by the US government to the Netherlands and Taiwan about the security of ASML Lithography machines used by TMSC in the event of an invasion of Taiwan by China. During the…
Foreign Policy Likely the Same, Domestic Uncertainty While Raisi served as president, his power was limited by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority in the Islamic Republic. However, Raisi's passing has created a void in power…
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%,…
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