July 17, 2026
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Asia China India Opinion Politics Southeast Asia

U.S.-China Tensions and the Reordering of Asian Markets

by Gilles Touboul The impact of China-US tensions on Asian markets in 2026 is not only about the stock market. It’s not simply about whether Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei go up or down. The real question runs deeper: are Asian markets still economic markets, or are they gradually becoming geopolitical markets? In […]

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Business China Europe North America Opinion Politics Russia Southeast Asia

Statecraft and Faultlines 7: India’s Strategic Realignment, EU Trade, NATO Strains, and the Shifting Global Order

by Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Irina Tsukerman How is India’s evolving diplomacy reshaping global trade, security alliances, and the balance of power amid realignments by the U.S., Europe, China, and Russia? Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National […]

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Asia Business China Eurasia

China’s 18.48 Trillion Yuan Imports and the New Global Trade Logic

by Qaiser Nawab In 2025, China’s imports hit a record value of 18.48 trillion yuan. For decades, the orthodox view of the Chinese economy focused almost exclusively on its export prowess. However, the granular breakdown of the 2025 data reveals that this operating model has been fundamentally superseded. The resilience of China’s imports now reflects […]

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Southeast Asia

Why India is Losing Influence on Bangladesh

by Maryam Noureen Janjua India’s foreign policy has long been shaped by its strategic interest in neighboring countries, and Bangladesh has historically been a central focus of this policy. During the rule of Sheikh Hasina Wajid, Bangladesh aligned itself closely with India, benefiting from economic, political, and diplomatic ties. However, recent developments, including diplomatic tensions […]

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