Asia-Pacific
US-China trade war is on: Could it turn violent, and when?
The far bigger threat from Trump-China tariffs is a sharp escalation in ongoing security tensions that could easily turn into something else
April 09, 2025
global south
Latin America
Forecast in the Americas: Uncertainty with a chance of Trump
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meets today amid a shower of problems, not the least of which is unity.
April 09, 2025
Global Crises
How Trump tariffs are affecting allies, frenemies, adversaries
Every corner of the planet is feeling the shock, but some are facing more peril than others.
April 03, 2025
North America
Trumponomics: Global South is girding for tariffs — or not
The president's coercion tactics will negatively effect countries that otherwise have a lot to offer US markets and trade
February 28, 2025
Middle East
Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran
Not just a strategic agreement, they want to send a message that together, the two can end-run pariah status in the West
January 23, 2025
Africa
Niger's accusation of Western chicanery hits close to home
The latest spat between Niamey's junta leader and Nigeria reflects growing bad blood and the loss of US and French influence in the region.
January 21, 2025
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