- November 25th, 2024
The wealthiest 10% of the US stock market owns 93% of all household stock market wealth, a record high. The Institute for Policy Studies found that the richest 1 percent owns 54% of public equity markets, up from 40% in...
In 2024, the US faces a significant challenge in its foreign policy due to the compulsions of two wars in Europe and West Asia. The Biden administration's strong support for Ukraine and Israel may signal the US's commitment to sovereignty,...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made significant strides in his first year in office, signing the New Agrarian Emancipation Act and the Regional Specialty Centers Act. He also granted amnesty to rebel groups, resumed peace talks, and re-empowered the...
Russia's plans to station a portion of its Black Sea navy in separatist Abkhazia may increase the Russia-Ukraine conflict near Georgia. The war's shifting topography is causing concerns among Georgians about getting trapped in the crossfire. Aslan Bzhania, the leader...
The ongoing attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have boosted the Central Asian trade network known as the "Middle Corridor," creating an opportunity for China and Iran. In October 2023, representatives from Iran,...
The Houthis and their Iranian allies employ radar and satellite communications to target commercial vessels and US and UK warships. The US should consider jamming Iranian radars used by the Houthis and working with commercial satellite operators to shut down...
The EU is addressing its dependence on geopolitical rivals, such as China and Russia, by 'de-risking' its economy. This practice aims to curb China's access to top-notch Western innovation and reduce overreliance on China for critical goods, such as critical...
The Taliban and Pakistani officials have not reached an agreement on reopening the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which has been closed for over two months due to a requirement for Afghan drivers to have passports and visas....
The Three Brotherhood Alliance of Myanmar rebel groups used a slogan to gain support from China, which shares a border with Kokang, a region in Shan state. China has expressed frustration with organized crime rings operating in the area, which...
Armenia's strained relations with Russia, its traditional strategic ally, may impact the country's energy security as Moscow supplies most of its gas needs. Armenia is considered a self-sufficient country in terms of electricity volume, generating up to 98% of its...
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