Trump’s iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat
In a US customs messaging note quietly slipped out in the early hours of Saturday, a series of numbers were listed as exempt from the
Trump says Cornyn and Paxton are “both good friends,” stops short of endorsing either Senate candidate
President Donald Trump on Saturday stopped short of endorsing a candidate in the Republican Senate primary in Texas, as state Attorney General Ken Paxton is
China Doesn’t Fear Tariffs. It Fears a Credible US Industrial Strategy.
Tariffs alone cannot undo decades of offshoring. Without a complementary labor strategy and industrial policy in the United States, China’s manufacturing advantage will remain intact.
Indian, Sri Lankan leaders sign defense, energy pacts
India and Sri Lanka reached defense and energy agreements in April 2025 as New Delhi seeks to consolidate its influence in the island nation. India
It’s (past) time to get serious about funding Australia’s defence and security
The National Defence Strategy (NDS), released in April 2024, gave urgent warning that Australia’s strategic circumstances were rapidly deteriorating. It noted that the 2023 Defence
Taiwan Races to Scale Up Revamped Conscription Program Before 2027
With understocked equipment, lackluster recruitment, and budget fights in the legislature, full implementation of Taiwan’s new mandatory military service plan remains difficult. Taiwan is working
Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It
Taiwan’s young people are optimistic about their future, despite the challenges they face. Many believe in their ability to create change and contribute positively to
Hegseth’s Philippines Trip Was an Escalation
Beijing views deepening Philippines-U.S. military cooperation as a direct security challenge, not only in the South China Sea but also in the Taiwan Strait. Hegseth
Japan’s ruling heavyweight says Tokyo shouldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries
In a recent statement, a prominent figure in Japan’s ruling party expressed strong opposition to the idea of selling U.S. Treasuries. This comes amid ongoing
How Japan and Europe can unite to steer world away from disorder
In recent times, the world has faced numerous challenges, from economic instability to climate change. Japan and Europe, both known for their strong economies and