Domestic challenges in China are leading to a modest rethink of Southeast Asia’s economic and geopolitical strategies. Children at a China-ASEAN Expo in September 2024 view models of future low-carbon ...

China has entered a deflationary cycle, exposing stark economic disparities amid slowing growth and cautious policy changes. China has been facing ongoing deflation, with prices declining for six ...

Increasingly frequent incidents of deliberate underwater sabotage targeting critical fiber optics, power cables and pipelines raise significant global security concerns. In the early hours of November ...

As violent crime surges across much of Europe, restrictive policies and eroded rights to self-defense leave citizens vulnerable. European politics deters self-defense ...

President-elect Trump’s proposed tariff increases may yield short-term gains but will also harm consumers and industries in the long term. As Donald Trump prepares ...

European bonds could shift fiscal power to Brussels, potentially destabilizing the European Union. The European Central Bank could act as a guarantor for bonds issued ...

Mozambique’s post-election unrest reflects deep-seated political, economic and social tensions that may lead to challenges in neighboring countries. A protester creates a burning barricade on the ...

The president-elect’s geopolitical ambitions, blending boldness and controversy, reflect historical patterns of strategic U.S. expansion. The United States has a ...

As South Africa takes the G20 helm, it aims to spotlight African economic issues while confronting global geopolitical tensions. South Africa took on the presidency of the G20 on December 1, 2024, ...

Countries in North Africa are seeking nuclear energy for prestige and independence, despite security risks and the potential for renewables. “Nuclear for climate ...

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Bolivia faces a confluence of political infighting, external pressures and the risk of economic collapse as the 2025 presidential election nears. A Bolivian protester shouts slogans against current ...