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%,…
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…
Israel and Iran Tensions being Played Down This should be seen as a warning to show that Israel can strike back at a time and place at its choosing. At the same time the Iranians have blamed drones for the…
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…
Oil Fundamentals and Geopolitical Risks The energy sector has seen a surge in prices due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with crude oil futures reaching five-month highs. Despite differing opinions among analysts on the rally being headline-driven…
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