China’s Debt Bomb Has a Slow Fuse
China’s local governments owe at least $12 trillion, a hole the property bust has widened and Beijing’s patches have not closed. The strain will shape Chinese exports, the technology race and America’s
Breaking China’s Grip, One Circuit Board at a Time
Ten million dollars will not build a refinery. By the standards of heavy industry, it is small change. Yet the pledge Washington made in Atlanta on Saturday, to fund facilities in India
Can Trump and Xi Keep the AI Race Under Control?
When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Washington on Thursday, they will return to a familiar set of disputes that have defined relations between the world’s two largest economies: trade, technology
Taiwan Deploys U.S. Abrams Tanks to Deter China
In a significant move to strengthen its defense posture against a possible invasion by China, Taiwan has begun fielding advanced U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, signaling an urgent push toward military modernization on
China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?
At the Shanghai auto show this spring, the message from China’s carmakers couldn’t have been clearer: the age of China as a mere manufacturing hub is over. It is now an innovator—arguably
A Nation in Limbo: South Korea’s Revolving Presidency
In a democratic nation, the presidential office is often thought of as the steadiest anchor — the core around which the machinery of government revolves. But in South Korea, that center has
How the Philippines is Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea
In the ever-boiling cauldron of the South China Sea, Manila is adrift. On a cloudless February morning this year, a Philippine patrol aircraft was intercepted at just 10 feet by a Chinese
Lawrence Wong’s Big Test: Can Singapore Adapt in a New Era of Protectionism?
Abstract Singapore’s 2025 General Election, set for May 3, marks a pivotal test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, following his recent leadership succession. Voters, grappling with rising living costs, housing affordability, and
Trump Exempts Phones, Computers from Global Tariffs Amid Market Volatility
In a surprising policy reversal following a turbulent week on Wall Street, President Donald Trump announced exemptions for smartphones, select computers, and other consumer electronics from his administration’s global reciprocal tariffs. The
Cambodia’s New Naval Base: China Makes Waves, U.S. Feels Ripples
When Chinese and Cambodian officials cut the ribbon this weekend to inaugurate expansive new facilities at Ream Naval Base, the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Thailand became a flashpoint once again
Embracing the Winds of Change in the Future of Work
Imagine waking up in a world where robots tend your crops, AI analyzes your health in real-time, and renewable energy powers your every move. According to the World Economic Forum’s compelling Future
Why Taiwan Could Spark the Next Global Crisis
The Taiwan Strait, a narrow ribbon of water separating the island of Taiwan from mainland China, may be the most dangerous flash point in international geopolitics today. What lies beneath the rising
America’s Dangerous Retreat from Global Health
In geopolitics, as in nature, vacuums rarely remain unfilled. When the Trump administration abruptly announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization and paused critical U.S.-funded global health programs, many immediately warned
