China’s central bank has just drawn the contours of its digital-finance strategy for the next five years. The sequencing is unmistakable: clear the ground first, then rebuild the system. The...
As Russia continues its grinding offensive and Ukraine braces for another winter of war, the European Union remains paralyzed over a seemingly straightforward decision: whether to use 140 billion euros...
MANILA – Palestine is on a diplomatic mission in the region and on Tuesday forged an agreement for regular consultations with the Philippines, the incoming chairman of the 10-nation Association...
Violations of national airspace by drones are on the rise in Europe. When European leaders discussed these events at a meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2025, they responded by...
In 2025, US artificial intelligence (AI) giants have taken the Indian market by storm, seeking to capture its large consumer base, tap its deep reservoir of tech talent and make...
This is the second in a two-part series. Read part one here. Globalization has always had its critics – but until recently, they have come mainly from the left rather...
A group of lawmakers has urged the United States Commerce Department to investigate and potentially ban the sale of networking products from TP‑Link Technologies by the end of this month,...
Here we go again. Just when American foreign policy seemed to be inching toward a long-overdue recognition that the United States cannot and should not serve as the perpetual security...
Against the backdrop of rising threats, Japan has gradually remilitarized its self-defense forces (JSDF) to prepare for sudden contingencies. Meanwhile, after several decades of stagnation, Taiwan is taking its defense...
The Japanese and Chinese governments continue to trade words over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about a role for Japan in a Taiwan contingency, with the Japanese government protesting the Chinese government’s issuance of...
