Geopolitical tensions, a rapid AI race, and internal economic pressures intertwine, reshaping the China–India relationship and redefining the global balance of power over the coming decade
The melting Arctic opens a tantalisingly short route between Asia and Europe. But can this Arctic Express truly challenge the Suez Canal’s dominance, or is it merely a geopolitical mirage shimmering on the ice?
Global finance stands at a crossroads: as China pU.S.hes the yuan onto the world stage, can it truly challenge the U.S. dollar’s supremacy, or will a multipolar order reshape monetary power?
Afghanistan’s Taliban regime abruptly cancels a major energy contract with a Chinese firm, pivoting to Moscow for a new deal. This calculated manoeuvre reveals a sophisticated strategy to exploit great-power rivalry for its own survival
Global shipping rates crashed to 20-month lows between August 30 and September 5, while POSCO eyes $5 billion HMM acquisition and Trump threatens tariffs over IMO emissions deal
Türkiye’s coercive experiments in maritime claims, proxies, and ports provide the beta version of a playbook now scaled by China, serving as a warning that coercion shapes power long before shots are fired
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi’s impromptu huddle at the SCO summit signals a new geopolitical alliance that challenges Western dominance while reshaping international relations through economic cooperation and strategic coordination
Canada–China relations stand at a crossroads. Selective engagement offers a pragmatic path that balances sovereignty, security, and economic opportunity, guiding Ottawa through intensifying global rivalry without surrendering autonomy
China’s infrastructure investments in Europe’s Southeastern Periphery, though seemingly civilian, increasingly raise security concerns. This excerpt from a new study reveals Beijing’s strategic leverage through dual-use capabilities, challenging Western paradigms
China is reshaping global shipping through massive port investments, shipbuilding dominance, and control over trade flows. Isaac Kardon explains Beijing’s maritime ambitions, strategic vulnerabilities, and the implications for international commerce