china-laos railway

China’s Debt Dominance: Laos Faces Unprecedented Economic Subjugation, Global Concern Grows

In recent years, Laos, a key ally of China in Asia, has faced a severe debt crisis due to substantial loans from Beijing. The country disclosed a near doubling of its foreign debt obligations and requested further delays to avoid...
South Korea - North Korea Border

Korean Peninsula Instability Reflected in “Junk”

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have once again flared up in an unusual and unsettling manner. Between May 27-28 and June 1-2, 2024, North Korea launched approximately 980 balloons from across the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into South Korea. These...
Donald Trump

Is Trump’s Economic Vision Fueling Inflation Concerns?

As the upcoming election looms, Donald Trump continues to lead in most polls and betting markets give him a better-than-even chance of winning. This raises important questions about his potential policies and their impact on key economic outcomes, particularly inflation,...
Arctic Sea

China’s Growing Influence in Arctic

The Arctic, a region long characterized by its remoteness and extreme conditions, is rapidly transforming into a geopolitical hotspot. This change is driven not only by the accelerating effects of climate change but also by the strategic and scientific interests...
United Nations Security Council

What are the potential consequences of the UNSC meeting on Iran-US tensions?

Iran has stated that it will use its inherent right to respond proportionately to the US if the US initiates a military operation against its citizens or security interests in the region. Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeid...
Vladimir Putin

Putin’s Concerns About World War III

Putin warns Western powers that a direct conflict between Russia and the US-led NATO alliance could lead to a "one step away" from full-scale World War III. However, Putin is not the only world leader who has predicted the possibility...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

Israel is Destroying Palestinian Life in Gaza

The term "genocide" is incorrect and lazy when used to describe Israel's defensive actions in Gaza. He argues that the crime of genocide is not limited to specific benchmarks of deaths but includes physically destroying a way of life and...
Japan

Nikkei’s Resilience against BOJ’s Interference

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may be hesitant to raise interest rates due to the Nikkei 225's surge to 34-year highs, causing concerns about the potential dissuasion of normalizing monetary policy. The BOJ's history of hitting monetary brakes during stock...
Central Europe

Central Europe’s Divide: Exploring Visegrád Four’s Challenges

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused significant political and security repercussions for countries across the region, including concerns about potential Russian aggression against other allies in Central and Eastern Europe, including NATO frontline states. The Kremlin's...
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