Oct 21, 2022

Sanctions placed on Russia by Europe and the U.S. have only allowed Moscow to continue making money off exports, while simultaneously strengthening its relationship with Beijing.

Oct 03, 2022

It’s been a few months since China hosted the virtual BRICS Summit over the summer, but the group is continuing their efforts to bring the summit’s theme to reality: “foster high-quality BRICS partnership” and “usher in a new era for global development.”

Sep 06, 2022

The war in Ukraine created a food crisis in an instant - and just like how the pandemic has emphasized the interconnectedness of the global community, the far-reaching impact of food exports being locked in Ukraine and Russia is rippling across Asia right now.

Jul 29, 2022

There is uncertainty in the relationship between the EU, the U.S. and China due to the EU’s increased dependence on Russian Oil and Chinese goods and markets, amidst the Ukraine war and increased tensions between the U.S., China and Russia.

Jul 07, 2022

Removing import tariffs on Chinese goods could lower consumer prices in the U.S. amid inflation, dissipate the U.S.-China trade war, and support the administration’s overall strategy to strengthen its presence and influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 06, 2022

The ongoing Ukraine conflict may be the turning point that observers and politicos alike speak of to shift the focus of global leadership away from American hegemony, and towards a multipolar paradigm.

May 03, 2022

Economic sanctions against Russia have laid bare the limits of Western-controlled financial infrastructure, and may have exposed some misguided preconceptions about how the global economy is evaluated.

Mar 24, 2022

Rare earth minerals are well-known, but not well understood by the general public. The complex process needed to create green technology runs straight through China, exposing the U.S. to serious vulnerabilities in obtaining the necessary components for everything from smart phones to electric cars should relations ever turn cold.

Mar 17, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues, the world is learning much about the global dependence on natural resources from Russia’s neighboring states - many of which are vital to “green technology.”

Mar 04, 2022

The EU’s Global Gateway project is an answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and one that the EU hopes will provide a more liberal-led alternative to China’s investments. Whether or not a values-based approach to development will remain to be seen.