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International Relations


Japan’s First Female Prime Minister: Implications for Foreign Residents, Investors, and U.S.–Japan Alignment
U.S.–Japan policy coordination will deepen, not drift. The leadership’s instincts on deterrence, supply-chain resilience, and export controls sit close to Washington’s preferences.

AFAI
Oct 44 min read


Strategic Realignment: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Redefines U.S.–Indo-China Relations in an Era of Geoeconomic Competition
For executives and investors, the core lesson of the OBBBA is that the United States is no longer offering open-market access without conditions. Market entry, capital access, and even diplomatic engagement will be increasingly filtered through the prism of defense alignment, national origin, and strategic trustworthiness.

AFAI
Jul 54 min read


When Nuclear Neighbours Trade Fire: Regional Supply Chains in the Crosshairs
The abrupt exchange of precision strikes and drone swarms between India and Pakistan from 7 to 10 May has exposed a new level of operational depth and speed in South Asian warfare, collapsing warning times and eroding the buffer that once separated conventional skirmishes from nuclear thresholds.

Brian Sioux
May 103 min read


When US-China trade talks get back on track, Witkoff can roll in for rescue
Steve Witkoff has worked with President Trump for a number of decades in business and politics. He played a crucial role in Trump’s illustrious career as a property developer. Witkoff has also been appointed as a troubleshooter for the Trump administration to resolve complicated US foreign policy matters and long-standing diplomatic disputes.

Tom Pauken II.
May 75 min read


Trump gets ready to rumble with Carney in Canada
Let’s be brutally honest, United States President Donald J. Trump is very happy to see the globalist elitist technocrat Mark Carney to get elected as Canadian Prime Minister earlier this week. He will serve as the nation’s leader for the next four years. His main challenger, Pierre Polievre, a conservative, was ill-suited to govern the country at this moment.

Tom Pauken II.
Apr 294 min read


The world thinks Trump is ‘Panican,’ he’s no
The stock markets across the globe have been in turmoil ever since United States President Donald J. Trump welcomed ‘Liberation Day’ with a bold announcement to increase tariff rates to a substantial degree on all sovereign nations and regional actors.

Tom Pauken II.
Apr 155 min read


Liberation Day: Wall Street elites got it totally wrong, “you’re fired”
Trump declares April 2 “Liberation Day,” launching high tariffs under the Reciprocal Trade Act to protect U.S. industries.

Tom Pauken II.
Apr 25 min read


Why Greenland Is Back on America’s Radar— and Trump’s Too
Greenland is becoming a key battleground in U.S.-China rivalry — Trump’s Arctic vision may reshape global power politics.

AFAI
Apr 14 min read


China Must Take Solid Steps to Curb the Fentanyl Crisis: A U.S. Perspective
Fentanyl crisis blocks U.S.-China trade talks; China must curb chemical exports to save lives and ensure global stability.

Brian
Mar 304 min read


Understanding Americans and prevailing anti-China sentiments
An American in China reflects on shifting U.S. views on China, highlighting dialogue, misconceptions, and the need for mutual understanding.

Tom Pauken II.
Feb 244 min read


America First Investment Policy: How Trump’s New Memo Reshapes U.S.-China Trade and Global Capital Flows
Trump’s new investment policy tightens China restrictions, boosts allied capital, and reshapes global business and U.S.-China economic ties.

AFAI
Feb 224 min read


From Trade War to Investment War: Trump’s Latest Moves to Contain China’s Economic Influence
Trump’s 2025 investment policy tightens U.S.-China ties, restricting Chinese capital while boosting allied investments and security.

AFAI
Feb 215 min read


Beijing’s Play: Korean Content Ban Lifted Amid Tensions
China lifts its Korean Content Ban after 8 years, signaling a strategic shift to counter U.S. pressure and reshape ties with South Korea.

Brian Sioux
Feb 213 min read


Rewriting the Rules: How Trump’s Second Term Shifts China-Taiwan Ties
The U.S. dropping “PRC” and “ROC” signals a major shift in China-Taiwan ties, with implications for global business.

Brian
Feb 205 min read


President Trump's Foreign Policy: A Paradigm Shift from the Biden Era
Trump has instituted significant changes to U.S. foreign policy, marking a sharp departure from the strategies of the Biden administration.

Brian Sioux
Feb 193 min read


President Trump’s Proposed Trilateral Defense Spending Reduction
Analysis of Trump’s proposal to cut U.S., China, and Russia’s defense budgets by 50%, its economic impact, and global security risks.

AFAI
Feb 1412 min read


Trump’s Presidency and Vietnam: Reshaping Trade and Supply Chains in Asia
Exploring how Trump’s presidency impacts U.S.-Vietnam trade and reshapes Asia’s supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

Brian
Jan 274 min read


Trump's Second Term: Diverse Media Narratives from Asia
Asian media and leaders assess Trump’s second term, focusing on its effects on regional stability and economic growth.

Vincent Sun
Jan 254 min read


Hong Kong Under Pressure: How U.S. Companies Can Adapt to Changing Realities
A potential second Trump administration could bring tougher sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong entities.

AFAI
Jan 88 min read


Blinken, a shallow diplomat, fails on world stage
Antony Blinken is a man who cares deeply about official titles and status, which is a common character trait for superficial politicians.

Tom Pauken II.
Jan 75 min read
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