Bangladesh’s problem is not its geography. It is a geopolitical imagination too often confined by geography. So long as Dhaka views its foreign policy almost […]
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The geopolitical imperative for a self-reliant South Korea
US President Donald Trump’s abrupt directive on August 16, 2026, to drastically scale back the joint “Ulchi Freedom Shield” (UFS) military exercises sent shockwaves across […]
Trump has exposed the leaking guts of the US war machine
The war propaganda machine in the US is a ceaseless, multifaceted contraption that includes legacy media, the educational system and the entertainment industry. A nation […]
The new beverage battleground is in AI recommendations vs. shelf space
Beverage brands built around gut health, hydration and wellness are appearing in AI recommendations more often than category leaders that dominate retail sales, according to […]
Nepal glacial disaster and the new geography of climate risk
On August 26, the Himalayas seemed to move. An enormous mass of ice and rock broke loose near the Nepal-Tibet border, plunging into the Lhende […]
India-China competition in the Indian Ocean: stability is not a reset
This article first appeared in Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. There are multiple interpretations of where the India-China relationship […]
Waiting in vain for a Trump foreign-policy doctrine
There is, once again, something both depressing and hilarious about Washington’s search for a Trump foreign-policy doctrine. Well over a year into Trump’s second term, […]
Sprouts Farmers Market rethinks pricing playbook after cuts delivers mixed results
Sprouts Farmers Market is refining its affordability strategy after selective price cuts boosted unit sales but failed to significantly increase store traffic…See More
Danantara and the return of the shareholder state
For decades, the dominant idea in corporate governance was that governments should regulate markets, while shareholders should own companies. Indonesia’s Danantara represents a different model: […]
Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?
Climate change, supply chain disruption and geopolitical tensions are pushing food manufacturers to explore cocoa alternatives, microbial proteins and climate-resilient crops…See More
CIA diplomacy fails to bridge the US-Russia divide
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Ratcliffe’s Moscow visit highlights strategic […]
Pakistan’s new mediation push revives hopes for US-Iran climbdown
Pakistan’s latest diplomatic push on the Iran-US conflict has revived an old question about Islamabad’s regional role: is it merely carrying messages between Washington and […]
Who counts as ‘foreign’ in Indonesia’s deepening China ties?
When China’s Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun visited Jakarta on August 21, he and Indonesia’s Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin agreed to deepen military cooperation. At […]
India watches warily as Bangladesh eyes Mecca defense pact
Bangladesh has spent 55 years avoiding military alliances. It may now be contemplating the rather more complicated business of joining one. Humaiun Kobir, the state […]
Brand packaging: Roku Gin’s tale of seasonal fleeting beauty
Roku Gin’s latest packaging draws on Japanese craftsmanship and shun, the appreciation of ingredients at their seasonal peak, for its Noryo Tea Edition…See More
Asia’s AI boom papering over underlying rust-belt economies
Walk through any major electronics hub in Shenzhen, Seoul or Taipei right now, and the neon glare of artificial intelligence is blinding. It’s also intensifying: […]
China in the crossfire as US widens economic warfare on Iran
China faces a dilemma in the six-month war between Iran and the United States, wanting the conflict to drag on and drain American military and […]
Remote working is reshaping presenteeism, study finds
Remote work and everyday digital tools have made it easier for employees to keep working when they are unwell, and researchers argue that the standard […]
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation requiring warning labels for some ultra-processed foods and restricting child-directed advertising. Here’s what it means for food companies…See More
Bear trap: Russia is running out of good options in Ukraine
Russia is not about to collapse. It still occupies a large part of Ukraine, continues to fire hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, […]