The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine
A hidden history of diplomacy that came up short—but holds lessons for future negotiations. Read More Here
The World Is Still on Fire
For the last several years, world leaders have made big promises and laid out bold plans to mitigate the climate crisis and help the neediest countries adapt. At this year’s World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, they must demonstrate that they can fulfill these promises, rather than simply touting new ones. Read More Here
Modi’s Messenger to the World
How the diplomat-turned-politician S. Jaishankar became the chief executor of India’s assertive foreign policy. Read More Here
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia’s preferred choice over Washington. Read More Here
China’s Economic Slowdown is Strengthening its Defense Industrial Base
As Beijing deprioritizes the real estate sector, it is doubling down on investment in science, technology, and national defense. Read More Here
Philippines, US, Japan to step up maritime cooperation to deter Beijing’s aggression
Joint statement by the three leaders makes it clear the Washington summit was aimed at opposing China’s recent maritime activities. Read More Here
Clash of the Patriarchs
The struggle between Bartholomew and Kirill is bigger than Ukraine. It is a battle for the soul of Orthodox Christianity, a faith with 300 million believers around the world. Read More Here
China-India-US power balance at stake in 2 elections
Trump and Modi are tight, but China’s worried about a 2nd Trump administration; everyone else should worry, too. Read More Here
The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation. Read More Here
America’s Greatest Enemy Isn’t China or Russia: Its $35 Trillion In Debt
With a $1.6 trillion deficit this year, $35 trillion in overall debt, and $1 trillion in interest payments this year, if the U.S. dollar is no longer the primary global reserve currency and there is suddenly a true rival to the U.S. currency, then the entire American financial system comes crashing down. Read More Here
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