The annual Two Sessions gathering in Beijing revealed anxiety about the economy and political contradictions – yet bets on technology may turn things around. Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with ...

Dr. Paul Schwennesen is an environmental historian and military affairs analyst. He holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in government from Harvard University, and ...

As U.S.-China rivalry deepens, Southeast Asian leaders fear it could derail hopes for regional growth and stability. Hou Gang, mayor of the Chinese city of Nanning, holds up a mandarin – a Chinese ...

Romania prepares for pivotal presidential elections, grappling with potential Russian meddling and the fallout from the controversial barring of Calin Georgescu. Feb. 26, 2025: A person waves a ...

President Trump’s announcement of tariffs signals a drastic shift, prompting global alarm. However, it is also a potential opportunity for systemic economic reform ...

is a political, social and economic researcher.

Struggles with stagnating GDP growth and budget disagreements are compelling South African policymakers to urgently address long-standing economic challenges. March 12, 2025: People Against Budget ...

Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, using decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf technology. A typical set of equipment may appear modest ...

Social and economic stability in Northeast Africa is far from assured as the Sudanese conflict between warring factions risks spilling south. Sudanese refugees wait ...

is founder and CEO of Magpie Advisory.

Critical minerals and rare earths have emerged as key supply chain vulnerabilities for the U.S. and EU given their dependence on China. Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left), Serbian President ...

The housing crisis worsens as property prices rise and incomes stagnate, affecting affordability and economic well-being throughout developed nations. An affordable ...