The annual Two Sessions gathering in Beijing revealed anxiety about the economy and political contradictions – yet bets on technology may turn things around. Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with ...

As U.S.-China rivalry deepens, Southeast Asian leaders fear it could derail hopes for regional growth and stability. Hou Gang, mayor of the Chinese city of Nanning, holds up a mandarin – a Chinese ...

Struggles with stagnating GDP growth and budget disagreements are compelling South African policymakers to urgently address long-standing economic challenges. March 12, 2025: People Against Budget ...

Romania prepares for pivotal presidential elections, grappling with potential Russian meddling and the fallout from the controversial barring of Calin Georgescu. Feb. 26, 2025: A person waves a ...

President Trump’s announcement of tariffs signals a drastic shift, prompting global alarm. However, it is also a potential opportunity for systemic economic reform. Donald Trump is a disruptor, and ...

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Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, using decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf technology. A typical set of equipment may appear modest ...

Dr. Paul Schwennesen is an environmental historian and military affairs analyst. He holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in government from Harvard University, and ...