- December 21st, 2024
The Syrian civil war has undergone various transformative phases since its eruption during the Arab Spring of 2011. From the initial waves of protests and uprisings to the drawn-out chaos of war, Syria has seen a series of cycles characterized...
Less than a month into his presidency, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has catapulted himself onto the international stage, making waves during his inaugural foreign tour. From high-profile visits to China and the United States to participating in the Asia Pacific Economic...
In the global energy landscape, Russia is reportedly contemplating a merger between its top oil producers: state-backed Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and the privately-held Lukoil. If realized, the consolidation would create an oil production powerhouse, second only to Saudi Aramco in...
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
In October 1950, barely a year after the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War, Mao Zedong made the decision to send the first Chinese soldiers to support North Korea in the Korean War. The ensuing battle claimed the lives of...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that North Korea had begun transferring military personnel to Russia On October 13, Signaling an unprecedented escalation in the diplomatic and military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Just days after Zelensky’s statement, Ukrainian intelligence reported...
Australia’s economic strategy is entering a new chapter with the Future Made in Australia Act (FMiA), an industrial policy designed to bolster the nation’s role in global supply chains, especially in critical minerals, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. This approach...
The election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2016 sent ripples through East Asia, prompting significant recalibration among economic policymakers on the region’s reliance on U.S. leadership in global trade. Today, the question is no longer just about...
North Korean troops have reportedly joined the conflict in Ukraine, dressed in Russian uniforms and marching alongside Russian forces. This move not only signals an intensifying alliance between Russia and North Korea but also highlights Moscow’s urgent need for reinforcements...
For decades, Israel and Iran have engaged in a "shadow war"—a quiet, undeclared conflict marked by covert operations, cyberattacks, proxy skirmishes, and strategic assassinations. This indirect warfare has defined the strained relationship between the two nations since Iran’s 1979 Islamic...
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