China crisis? China’s second-quarter GDP falls short of expectations
China reported weaker-than-expected gross domestic production (GDP) data for the second quarter and softened economic data for June. The country also began its Third Plenum…
Is U.S. Foreign Policy a Prisoner of History?
Trapped in a time-worn narrative, the United States is a nation haunted by the echoes of its 20th-century historical preeminence. Nowhere in Washington can you…
CPEC: A Golden Opportunity for Economic Revitalization
China is the second-largest economy, a major economic powerhouse, and a dominant player in international trade contributing substantially to global economic growth. The Asian economic…
Türkiye’s Full Membership in the SCO: Balancing Act Between East and West
“We want to further develop our relations with Russia and China within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. We believe they should accept us not just as…
William Li: China’s answer to Elon Musk in luxury EV market | Technology
Exploring NIO’s rise under William Li, known as China’s Elon Musk, amid market challenges and global ambitions.Hafei, in eastern China, is at the forefront of…
Canada’s Freeland Hints at Broader Trade Action Against China
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessCanada’s finance minister said she’ll hold talks next week with business and labor groups about erecting trade barriers against Chinese-made vehicles —…
75 Years of NATO: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Prajwal T. V and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar April 2024 has marked the 75th anniversary of the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)…
Feds pump $2 billion into boosting U.S.-based EV manufacturing
While Donald Trump dumps on electric vehicles and China becomes an “electric vehicle export behemoth,” the Biden administration aims to keep the budding EV industry…
New Dynamics of Regional Security: The Potential of the US–Japan–South Korea Defense Pact
The Asia-Pacific region has long been a hub of complex geopolitical dynamics, driven by global power competition, overlapping territorial claims, and maritime security challenges. Countries…
Hungary’s Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘peace mission 5.0’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing in the past two weeks on a self-styled ‘peace mission’ to end the Russia-Ukraine…
Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says | News
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will ‘push back’ against coercion in South China Sea.The Philippines will “stand our ground” in its dispute…
Why are NATO and China facing off over Ukraine? | NATO News
EXPLAINERNATO allies accuse China of being a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war on Ukraine at their Washington, DC, summit.Leaders of NATO nations have described China…
China slams NATO’s ‘provocations, lies, smears’ over its Russia ties | Russia-Ukraine war News
China has warned NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia after the Western military alliance accused Beijing of being a “decisive enabler” of…
NATO calls China ‘a decisive enabler of Russia’s war in Ukraine’
US President Joe Biden and other NATO leaders and partners participate in a group photo on the 75th Anniversary of NATO at the Andrew W.…
NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership | Russia-Ukraine war News
NATO leaders have pledged to provide Ukraine with at least $43bn in military aid within the next year to bolster its defences against Russia and…
The Third Plenary Session: A Catalyst for China’s Future
As the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) kicks off in Beijing from July 15-18, the…
Temasek China Bets Fall Below Americas for First Time in Decade
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSingapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte’s bets in China have soured further, as the US and India played a bigger role in…
Hungary’s Orban meets China’s Xi in mission to end Russia-Ukraine war | Politics News
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue as he held talks with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 865 | News
As the war enters its 865th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Fighting Russia’s missiles rained down…
Opinion: Europe and NATO can’t help the U.S. counter China. Here’s why
At a recent news conference, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stood shoulder to shoulder with NATO’s secretary general to deliver a sweeping vision.…