South Africa faces increased U.S. tariffs on exports as the ANC-led coalition grapples with negotiations, disregarding reforms to boost competitiveness. May 21: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an ...

China’s dominance over rare earths gives Beijing powerful leverage in trade, technology and strategic negotiations. Metal cubes representing rare earth elements including neodymium (Nd), praseodymium ...

A coalition of the willing intends to support Ukraine after the fighting has stopped. However, to achieve a satisfactory ceasefire, maximum support is needed now ...

Europe is drowning in debt, denial and decay. A return to core values may be its last chance. Europe’s future will not be secured through overregulation or excessive spending, but by rediscovering the ...

EVs are weakening oil’s dominance in transport, requiring producers to defend margins and market share rather than expand supply. The rise of electric vehicles will ...

China’s rise as a global power has drawn attention to its dominance in both East and West Asia, yet its growing influence in South Asia deserves equal consideration. By capitalizing on long-standing ...

Latin America’s 2025-2026 elections may shift the region rightward, with polls showing the Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist candidates facing defeats. From now through October 2026, Latin America will have a ...

Throughout most of the post-World War II era, solid German-United States bilateral relations have been one of the strongest bonds in the transatlantic community. There have always been ups and downs, ...

Alejandro Peña Esclusa is a Venezuelan engineer, writer, analyst and political consultant. He holds a master’s degree in Security and Defense and graduated from the Venezuelan Higher Institute for ...

China employs a mix of military pressure and internal division tactics to influence Taiwan’s political landscape and push for eventual unification. Taipei, Taiwan ...

In Abu Dhabi and Washington, Armenia and Azerbaijan moved toward peace after decades of conflict, marking a shift away from Russian dominance. Aug. 8: U.S. President Donald Trump joins hands with ...

Trump and Putin held a meeting in Alaska to discuss Ukraine, leaving Europe sidelined and facing the hard reality of Russian geopolitics. With Presidents Trump and ...