Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un’s War Threats and Domestic Woes

Kim Jong Un has been a vocal critic of South Korea since January 2024. He presided over the test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile and declared South Korea as the North's primary enemy. He vowed to remove unification language...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Pacific Islands Influence US-China Power Dynamics

The Pacific Ocean islands play a crucial role in security awareness in the Asian theater, with the US and China competing for influence and force projection. The concept of "island chain strategy" emerged from lessons learned from the Second World...
US Dollar Chinese yuan

China’s Economic Rise: A Paradigm Shift in Global Order

China is posing a significant threat to the US, as it aims to replace the US dollar as the world reserve currency. The Chinese yuan is the third-largest trade financing currency and fifth-largest payment currency, with foreign investors demanding an...
US military

Malaysians’ Guilty Pleas Accepted in ’02 Bali Bombings

A U.S. military court in Guantanamo Bay has recommended 20-25 years in prison for two Malaysians who pleaded guilty to the 2002 Bali bombings. Mohammad bin Lep and Mohammad bin Amin, who have been incarcerated at the U.S. Naval Base...
US President Joe Biden

Biden’s Legacy in US Foreign Policy

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,...
US-China tech war

How will the US-China chip war affect legacy chips?

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has expressed concern over the US's recent probe into American companies' purchase of "legacy chips" made by China. Wentao also criticized the US for restricting third-country lithography exports to China and imposing sanctions on Chinese...
Red Sea

US Military Strikes Houthi-controlled Site, Escalating Tensions

The US military has launched a follow-on action against a Houthi-controlled site in Yemen, which it believes is putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk. The US Central Command reported that the attack was conducted by the Navy...
Boeing 737-9 Max planes

US regulator’s decision to ground Boeing 737-9 Max planes indefinitely

The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended the grounded status of Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft due to stricter requirements imposed after an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a window blowout. The regulator has requested Boeing to provide additional data before approving...
China-Taiwan conflict

Will Taiwan Ever Break Free from China’s Forever Trap?

Taiwan's presidential election on 13 January is a crucial moment for the country's stability, peace, and democracy. The outcome could either strengthen democracy and create renewed regional confidence or worsen the risks of unchecked aggressions and miscalculations. The race determines...
Donald Trump

How Does Trump’s Immunity Appeal Impact Legal System?

Former President Donald Trump attended a hearing before a three-judge DC Circuit Court of Appeals panel to discuss whether he had presidential immunity following the 2020 election and could not be prosecuted for his actions on January 6, 2021, by...
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