China-U.S.

US–China Trade War Escalates as Strategic Retaliation Surpasses Tariff Boundaries

The US–China trade war has entered a perilous new phase. What began as a predictable tit-for-tat exchange of tariff hikes has rapidly escalated into a broader, more complex struggle that goes far beyond import duties. The events of this week—America’s...
US Ports

Trump’s Tariff Shock: The Global Blowback and the Fragile Future of U.S. Trade Policy

When President Donald Trump reimposed sweeping tariffs in 2025, declaring a 10% universal levy on all imports—with sharp escalations for Chinese and European Union goods—it marked a stark return to economic nationalism. Branded by his administration as a “reset” of...
North Korea Ballistic Missiles

Ballistic Threat: North Korea Ships Ballistic Missiles to Russia, Prompting Fears of Expanded Proxy Conflict

The United States is sounding the alarm over a burgeoning military partnership between North Korea and Russia, which top officials warn could upend strategic balances in both Europe and East Asia. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee this...
China's Trade Slowdown in November Sparks Concerns Amid Imminent U.S. Trade Risks

US-China Trade War Escalates: Beyond Tariffs, A Battle for Economic Supremacy

​The U.S.-China trade war has intensified, with both nations imposing escalating tariffs that are disrupting global markets and supply chains. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless China retracts its recent 34% tariff increase...
Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Future Lies Beyond US-China Rivalry: Domestic Reforms Are the Key to Sustainable Growth

Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of a shifting global order. Its geography — landlocked between Russia and China — places it in the heart of Eurasia. Its economy — resource-rich and export-driven — ties it to global markets and supply...
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Philippines Pursues Landmark F-16 fighter jets Deal with U.S. Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Manila's Bold Bid to Modernize Its Air Force Signals New Era of Strategic Alignment The Philippines is entering a critical phase in its decades-long struggle to modernize its military, as the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies negotiations with...
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong

China’s aircraft Carrier Shandong Conducts Drills in South China Sea as USS Carl Vinson Navigates Malacca Strait in Strategic Power Display

As geopolitical tides shift in East Asia, a new form of strategic signaling is taking center stage — aircraft carriers. The region's waters are no longer just vital trade corridors but are quickly becoming high-risk zones for close military encounters....
Simorgh Launch Vehicle Iran

Iran Warns Neighbors U.S. Bases May Be Targeted as Nuclear Standoff Deepens

Tensions in the Gulf are rapidly escalating as Iran issues a pointed warning to nighboring countries: U.S. military installations on their soil could be in the crosshairs if a broader conflict erupts. The threat, delivered through a senior Iranian official...
A fighter jet takes off from the Eisenhower in the Red Sea

U.S. Air Campaign in Yemen Hits a Wall: $1 Billion Later, Houthis Remain Defiant

More than three weeks into a U.S. air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Washington is confronting a hard truth: the strikes have failed to significantly degrade the group’s capabilities. Despite an arsenal of precision-guided missiles and cutting-edge drones, the Houthis...
U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field

Skyraider II Joins the Fight: AFSOC Unveils Missionized OA-1K as Armed Overwatch Era Begins

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) officially welcomed the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II into its fleet. The event, held at Hurlburt Field, marked a major milestone in the Armed Overwatch program and signaled a new chapter in...
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