Iran and the Limits of American Power
What a U.S. military strike would and would not achieve. Read More Here
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Why Trump is good for Europe
The U.S. President is forcing European leaders to look a and face the reallity of a new world order. Read More Here
Saudi Arabia, UAE risk a split in Middle East over competing visions
A ‘new order’ is emerging as Abu Dhabi-backed separatist allies clash with pro-Riyadh governments in the region. Read More Here
China’s ideology chief calls for focus on economy
Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan. Read More Here
10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026
Major wars, simmering hostilities, and accelerating instability from Washington. Read More Here
China faces 2026 marked by economic strains and uneasy rivalry with US: Asia Society
Report says Beijing must juggle control and growth as debt, demographics and US tech tensions shape the year ahead. Read More Here
Don’t fear China’s trillion-dollar trade surplus
It is a problem not for the rest of the world, but for itself. Read More Here
Only Creative Destruction Will Boost European Competitiveness
Now that major geopolitical developments have forced Europeans to rethink how they will ensure their own prosperity, security, and sovereignty, they must not take innovation for granted. Read More Here
Donald Trump’s China Policy: Trade vs. Deterrence
The White House is prioritizing trade negotiations with China over the protection of America’s East Asian allies. Read More Here
The Outlook for the US Economy in 2026
Although there was a massive boom in AI-related investments in 2025, policy-induced uncertainties and disruptions to official data releases clouded the picture. With a new year fast approaching, the US economy could find itself on one of three possible paths, with the most likely scenario also being the most positive. Read More Here
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