Policy

EU Imposes $228 Million Fine on Chinese E-Commerce Platform Temu Warning Signals Emerge Over JD.com's Acquisition of Ceconomy M&A Regulations Relaxed Within the EU as Deal Volumes Surge The European Union (EU) has rolled out a se

U.S. launches another strike just three days after ceasefire IRGC retaliates with additional attacks on U.S.

U.S. plans additional deployment of 5,000 troops to strategically vital Poland Germany transformed from frontline state into logistical rear base as U.S. troop withdrawals accelerate Rising escalation risks near the Baltic Sea fuel implicit Russia-NATO and U.S.

China Becomes World’s First Country to Apply Zero Tariffs Across African Imports Limited Compromise With the U.S.

Trump-style industrial policy expands into quantum sector with subsidies and equity stakes Washington counters China’s long-term quantum R&D drive Escalating battle for dominance in a technology set to define future national competitiveness

Europe’s largest powers are economically strong but strategically exposed. Middle power collective security is stronger than neutrality or rule-based rhetoric alone Europe needs shared defence, trade protection and infrastructure resilience to avoid being divided

Russia unleashes “devastating strike” on Ukrainian capital using Oreshnik missile Moscow has repeatedly showcased offensive capabilities through nuclear drills and weapons demonstrations Ukraine struggles to sustain air defense network as Western military support contracts

Strengthening Cohesion in Critical Minerals, Energy, and Maritime Security Expansion of Anti-China Pressure Network Through Parallel Operation of AUKUS and Quad U.S.-Led Indo-Pacific Framework Accelerates Strategic Order Restructuring The United Sta

Chinese satellite networks bolster IRGC surveillance and communications capabilities Iran reportedly paid $40 million to acquire satellite control rights from Chinese firms Evidence mounts of precision strikes on U.S.

U.S.-Israel plan to foment popular uprising and oust Iranian regime derailed Iran’s state system preserved through swift succession, as public endures economic hardship and rallies behind state Iran presses for “economic recovery” in ceasefire talks, making U.S.

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Thailand faces a temporary housing squeeze before long-term population decline Ageing, low births, and city concentration could create future empty homes Policy should shift jobs, services, and housing demand beyond Bangkok

Taiwan Strait security is now a core economic lifeline for Japan and South Korea A crisis there would raise shipping, energy, and supply-chain costs far beyond a local conflict Washington must send clearer signals before silence encourages Chinese risk-takin

Japan and Korea are turning to India China is losing some appeal India must turn investment into production One number now redraws Asia's industrial map:

U.S. begins nuclear cooperation talks in step with India’s SHANTI Act Korea’s integrated nuclear value chain seen as viable solution to U.S.

Australian naval strategy pushed into a stopgap extension regime for aging submarines AUKUS trapped by supply-chain bottlenecks and shortages of skilled labor Western undersea capabilities pressured by China’s expanding blue-water navy

Xi Jinping endorses Tumen River access initiative and statement backing North Korea Move signals renewed push to restore East Sea access lost after the First Sino-Japanese War Rising risk of Chinese and Japanese naval confrontation in northern East Sea waters

Surging oil prices and yields amplify pressure on U.S.

Disputes between Trump and Carney spill into military-security sphere Western allies accelerate push for strategic defense autonomy Capability gaps with the United States leave alternative security architecture facing steep hurdles

Strengthened Korea-Japan energy security coordination amid the prolonged Iran war Push to counter China through expanded joint procurement and stockpiling systems across Southeast Asia Korean and Japanese petrochemical sectors entering recovery phase as China’s low-cost supply chain weakens