The tranquil waters of False Bay mask a growing storm: Simon’s Town, South Africa’s historic naval base, has become the latest flashpoint in a silent struggle between Washington and Beijing
As gold soars to historic highs, Beijing quietly advances a yuan–gold nexus. This calculated strategy challenges dollar supremacy, fuels de-dollarization, and signals a possible monetary realignment with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences
While Washington was busy building tariff walls, Beijing was cultivating something far more strategic in South Africa. This isn’t just about fruit; it’s a masterclass in economic statecraft and global influence
The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska reshapes global geopolitics, marking Russia’s return from pariah to partner, sidelining Europe, shifting burdens to Ukraine, and unveiling America’s strategy to counter China through renewed U.S.–Russia cooperation
At the Alaska showdown between Trump and Putin, the spectacle masks a perilous Russian gambit—one so costly and brittle it risks cracking under the weight of its own ambitions
Indonesia takes a bold step by joining BRICS, strengthening ties with China while keeping its Western partnerships intact. Is this a masterstroke in diplomacy or a strategic realignment?
Maria Zacharia, Member of the European Parliament, explores the dangerous geopolitical implications of COSCO’s control over the Port of Piraeus and its impact on Greece, the EU, and NATO
The Gulf Arab states are reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, pivoting from U.S. reliance towards China, India, and regional partnerships, while adopting a neutral stance amidst escalating Israel-Iran tensions
Indonesia’s BRICS membership boosts global collaboration, while enhanced military ties with China strengthen regional stability and security
Foreign institutions express optimism about China’s capital markets, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s efforts to reshape global economic relations, highlighted during the G20 summit in Brazil