China’s construction of what may be the world’s largest naval replenishment ship signals its growing expeditionary ambitions — and highlights the vulnerability of the US’s […]
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China-India Great Game taking shape on the Bay of Bengal
While the focus of global news remains on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war, a significant new arena of contestation has opened […]
Korea, China lead sports nutrition e-commerce as India drives growth
South Korea and China remain Asia Pacific’s biggest sports nutrition e-commerce markets, while India records the region’s fastest online sales growth…See More
Australia-India partnership deep on security, shallow on trade
The third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9 produced outcomes across defense, energy, critical minerals, technology and education — 18 in all. But […]
Why autocracies get more repressive when opening their economies
The current state of democracy in the world is fragile. According to the V-Dem Project, which measures global democracy, 41% of the world’s population live […]
Outsourcing US deterrence: PIPIR and the Asian allies left exposed
America’s Asia-Pacific defense decentralization policy is rooted in a systemic crisis gripping its military-industrial complex. The breaking point has come to light amid its ongoing […]
Child sex case a diplomatic reckoning for UK-Pakistan ties
The debate over whether convicted child sex offender Shabir Ahmed should be deported from the United Kingdom to Pakistan is about far more than one […]
Another Tiger Falls in China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign
Ma: fallen tiger Since Chinese President Xi Jinping launched his anti-corruption campaign in late 2012, millions of Chinese officials have been taken down, including “flies” […]
Bangladesh’s Hasina death penalty: when courts become weapons
A death sentence is supposed to be the moment a legal system proves it can be trusted with its gravest power. In November, Bangladesh’s International […]
US firm Holtec bets big on small modular nuclear reactors in IPO
Nuclear giant Holtec International is betting big that its 300-megawatt small modular reactors are the future of atomic energy. On Friday, the Florida-headquartered firm filed paperwork with the […]
Can Ukraine’s worst week in years become the best?
JULY 19, 2026 – I have had many requests to discuss the removal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. However, I wanted to hold off until […]
Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal
Strong demand for high-value whey proteins is driving investment and price premiums but as supply catches up, the focus is shifting toward functional premixes and […]
A blockade at Hormuz, a crisis for all humanity
The current architecture of international relations faces a profound, non-linear crisis that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of regional military conflict. The ongoing military […]
Men can earn bonuses for trying. Women have to deliver.
A new study has identified what researchers describe as a “gender criteria gap” in workplace evaluation, suggesting that women in leadership roles are judged more […]
Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust
Driven by shifting domestic political dynamics and a transforming regional landscape, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who came to power after a landslide in […]
China’s anti-stealth shield has a radar reality gap
China is building an increasingly sophisticated anti-stealth network, but its effectiveness may depend less on individual radar performance than on its ability to integrate, maintain […]
Japan Imperial Household law to permit adoption from cadet branch
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a legislative victory on Friday with the passage of a revision to the Imperial Household Law, but she faced significant […]
Is vanadium the future of critical minerals? Kazakhstan hopes so
Vanadium is viewed as a critical mineral by the United States, the European Union, Russia, China and many other countries because of its importance to energy storage and industrial alloys. […]
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is emerging as a critical marketing strategy as brands race to become the single answer inside AI-powered search…See More
From solo to symphony, China bids to fine-tune the AI race
Artificial intelligence should not be a solo performance by one country, but a symphony of international cooperation. That was Chinese President Xi Jinping’s framing on […]