Southeast Asia

Impact of AUKUS and Quad Alliances on Southeast Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is undergoing significant transformation with the establishment of the AUKUS and Quad alliances. These alliances, aimed at bolstering regional security and countering China's growing influence, have sparked substantial discourse among regional actors, particularly within...
capitalism and racism

Perspectives: Capitalism as an Antidote to Racism

In "Racism," Ayn Rand delineates a striking argument that racism — which she regards as "the lowest, most crudely primitive form of collectivism" — stands in stark opposition to capitalism. Rand, a staunch advocate of laissez-faire capitalism, posits that the...
Venezuela

Venezuela Face Challenging Presidential Election Amid Corruption and Intimidation

Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to vote for their next president, this election will be marked by corruption, intimidation, and violence, just as other elections in the South American nation have been for the last 20 years. Even...
Members of the Politburo Standing Committee from left, , Li Xi, Cai Qi, Zhao Leji, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning and Ding Xuexiang attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing.

Xi Jinping Poised for Fourth Term as China Supremo: Insights from Third Plenum

As China's Communist Party (CCP) concluded its recent third plenum, analysts suggest the possibility of Xi Jinping securing an unprecedented fourth term as the nation's leader is growing stronger. This speculation arises from the introduction of a 2029 deadline to...
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...
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