Bracing for Trump 2.0
His possible return inspires fear in America’s allies—and hope in its rivals. Read More Here
Tag: Politics
The Return of the Global South
Realism, Not Moralism, Drives a New Critique of Western Power. Read More Here
Russia’s New Rasputin
The chief of the feared Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been attacking Russia’s top military brass and warning that ordinary Russians, increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in the Ukraine war, could revolt. Is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime in real danger? Read More Here
Imran Khan’s Ill-Fated Revolution
A challenge to Pakistan’s military may only strengthen the generals. Read More Here
Bangladesh 2024: A New Game in Town
Recent political developments suggest that a replay of the electoral illusions of 2014 or 2018 is no longer an option for the Awami League. Read More Here
Armchair Warriors Are Getting Taiwan All Wrong
War-gaming a Chinese invasion has become a fad. But most tabletop exercises aren’t asking the right questions. Read More Here
Deflation risk stalking China’s economic recovery
China is still on ‘borderline’ of deflation but once the declining price trend takes hold history shows it’s difficult to contain and reverse. Read More Here
How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange
The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference. Read More Here
Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over. Read More Here
The Worrisome Erosion of the One China Policy
Washington and Beijing to explicitly agree on a set of reciprocal, credible reassurance measures that will breathe life back into their original understanding regarding Taiwan. Read More Here
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