Dec 20, 2024

The Trump White House is likely to ignite another round of inflation in new trade and tech wars. And that could drive U.S.-China ties to the edge.

Oct 30, 2024

Israel’s Iran reprisals aren't over. A broader attack may ensue in cooperation with the United States, while the war-weary, ailing region would prefer to focus on economic development with China.

Sep 21, 2024

The 2024 U.S. election is not just about democracy but about big media, big money and big defense. It is setting the stage for a new trade war and lethal geopolitics that could destabilize global economic prospects for years to come.

Jul 31, 2024

In just two years, China has facilitated cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran; now between Fatah and Hamas. Over time, that could pave the way to peace in the Middle East, after eight decades of unwarranted violence.

Apr 12, 2024

The trilateral militarization between the U.S., Japan and the Philippines has officially started and is likely to expand. In the next few years, it will cast a dark shadow of missiles and nuclearization over the Philippines and the region.

Apr 05, 2024

The doctrine of “assertive transparency” has dramatically escalated South China Sea tensions. Among other things, it has paved the way to the alignment of the U.S., Japan and Philippines in the impending April summit.

Jan 25, 2024

Western hedge funds, banks and short sellers are targeting China, Hong Kong, and South Korea. As geopolitics is proliferating in Asia, weaponization is spreading to markets.

Nov 27, 2023

With elections just a few weeks away, Taiwan is at its ultimate crossroads. Continued militarization would certainly undermine its past economic success.

Oct 13, 2023

Despite massive aid, U.S. policies have failed to achieve peace in Israel, West Bank and Gaza, thus eroding U.S. credibility in the region. Why did U.S. policies fail? Could Chinese policies contribute to peace?

Aug 05, 2023

The pressure toward diversifying world currency reserves has been building for a long time. It intensified after the 2008 financial crisis but has escalated even more since 2022. Diversification of currency reserves is expected to be a major topic at the upcoming BRICS Summit, which will likely further intensify this trend.