Middle East Conflict Risks Reshaping the Region’s Economies
The IMF is revising its outlook for the region and stands ready to step up needed support. Read More Here
U.S. Engagement With China in 3 Charts
From Kissinger to Kerry, Washington’s top diplomat once visited Beijing regularly. Not anymore. Read More Here
The Legacy of Henry Kissinger
The passing of America’s preeminent foreign-policy thinker and practitioner marks the end of an era. Throughout his long and extraordinarily influential career, Henry Kissinger built a legacy that Americans would be wise to heed in this new era of great-power politics and global disarray. Read More Here Also Read: The World According to Kissinger Henry […]
Putin seems to be winning the war in Ukraine—for now
His biggest asset is Europe’s lack of strategic vision. Read More Here
Chinese Private Security Companies: Neither Blackwater Nor The Wagner Group
Heightened tensions with the United States have left Chinese state-owned enterprises less willing to collaborate with security contractors from the United States and Europe. Read More Here
Parting paths: from Deng’s vision to Xi’s divergence
China’s current economic woes stem largely from Xi’s abandonment of Deng’s private firm-led paradigm. Read More Here
Henry Kissinger, Colossus on the World Stage
The late statesman was a master of realpolitik—whom some regarded as a war criminal. Read More Here
Saudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Limit Israel-Hamas War
Kingdom’s offer hinges on Iran reining in its regional proxies even as Riyadh also works with US and Arab allies to contain Tehran. Read More Here
Xi Jinping showcases policy priorities on first trip to Shanghai since 2020
The Chinese president’s itinerary included a futures exchange, technology fair and affordable housing project signalling some of the main items on his agenda in what was his first visit to the city, one of the country’s key economic hubs, since last year’s prolonged Covid lockdown brought it grinding to a halt. Read More Here
What Would a Second Trump Administration Mean for North Korea?
A second Trump administration would likely lead to an escalatory and unpredictable approach toward the “Hermit Kingdom.” Read More Here
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