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Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yosuke Matsumoto (left), South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Ahn Deok-geun (center), and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao (right) at the 13th Korea-Japan-China Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, on March 30, 2025

How to lose friends and alienate trading partners: An American story

01/04/202504/04/2025

As U.S. protectionism backfires, China, Japan, and South Korea are building an integrated trade bloc that could redraw the global economic map

A large cargo vessel receiving fuel from a bunker barge at sea. The fueling process, known as bunkering, is susceptible to scams like the Cappuccino Effect, where compressed air is injected into fuel to inflate its volume fraudulently

How the Cappuccino Effect is scamming the shipping industry

01/04/202501/04/2025

The Cappuccino Effect is a multimillion-dollar bunker fuel scam where unscrupulous suppliers inflate fuel volume with air bubbles, deceiving shipowners and draining maritime resources—one frothy tank at a time

İmamoğlu’s Ekrem İmamoğlu, the opposition mayor of Istanbul, stands behind a podium with his arms raised, wearing a red scarf with CHP symbols. Behind him, a large banner reads “Türkiye kazanacak!” (Turkey will win!). The event, held on March 16, 2025, is part of his campaign against the ruling government

İmamoğlu’s letter and the West’s selective outrage

31/03/202502/04/2025

As Türkiye tightens its grip on dissent, The New York Times publishes İmamoğlu’s urgent warning, exposing the West’s inconsistent stance on authoritarianism, from Erdoğan to Putin and Netanyahu

A close-up view of a hydrogen pipeline marked “H₂ HYDROGEN” in an industrial setting. The pipeline is painted blue and silver, surrounded by complex infrastructure with metal pipes, valves, and control systems. Electrical transmission towers and additional energy facilities are visible in the background, illustrating the integration of hydrogen into existing energy networks

Europe’s energy transition between hydrogen and nuclear power

30/03/202530/03/2025

Europe is at a critical crossroads in its energy strategy. From North African hydrogen to Italy’s nuclear revival, the energy transition is shaped by geopolitical and technological challenges

A 16th-century painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder depicting a desolate battlefield where skeletal figures personify death, wreaking havoc on humanity. Fires burn in the background, gallows stand ominously, and a sea of bodies—nobles, peasants, and soldiers alike—lie lifeless. The painting symbolizes the relentless cycles of power, war, and decline, mirroring the geopolitical tensions of the emerging tripolar world

Paul Kennedy’s vision: The coming tripolar world

30/03/202501/04/2025

British historian Paul Kennedy, in an Engelsberg Ideas interview, analyzes the emerging tripolar world order, where economic strength dictates military power and geopolitical influence

A view of Beijing’s skyline at sunset, featuring modern skyscrapers and residential buildings, symbolizing China’s blend of market-driven growth and strong state intervention

The rise and the fall of globalization

29/03/202514/04/2025

Branko Milanovic examines the trajectory of globalization, contrasting its two historic phases and assessing how Trump’s return signals a definitive break from the neoliberal world order

The Boao Forum for Asia conference center with a large fountain in front, a golden globe sculpture, palm trees, and multiple international flags under a clear blue sky

Boao Forum 2025 charts Asia’s economic resilience amid global headwinds

28/03/202531/03/2025

The Boao Forum 2025 explored Asia’s economic resilience amid global challenges, highlighting RCEP’s role in trade stability, technology’s impact on connectivity, and ongoing shifts in regional economic integration

Aerial view of the USS Stockdale (DDG 106), a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, and the ENS Abu Qir (F941), an Egyptian Navy frigate, sailing in formation during a bilateral exercise in the Red Sea. The ships move through calm blue waters, with the American vessel displaying the U.S. flag. The image highlights military cooperation in a geopolitically strategic maritime zone

Trump’s price tag on the Red Sea effort collides with shipping realities

28/03/202501/04/2025

The U.S. bombed Yemen to reopen the Red Sea, but shipowners remain unconvinced. Trump wants Europe to pay for the effort, yet global trade has already adapted

Cover of the Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, featuring the official seal of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The design includes a dark green background with hexagonal grid patterns, evoking cybersecurity and global surveillance themes. The bold white and green text emphasizes “THREAT ASSESSMENT,” reflecting the report’s focus on global security risks, with China highlighted as a central concern

China’s strategic threat to the United States

27/03/202516/04/2025

This article analyzes the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, which identifies China as the greatest strategic threat to U.S. security through technology, military expansion, economic leverage, biosecurity risks, and global influence campaigns

Microchips on a circuit board, symbolizing the shifting semiconductor supply chains amid U.S.-China tech decoupling

Tech decoupling: How U.S. blacklists could backfire on global trade

27/03/202501/04/2025

The U.S. just blacklisted 80 more Chinese tech firms. Beyond the political theatrics, this move risks snarling supply chains and shipping lanes already on life support

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