China’s Taiwan Red Line Tests the Limits of Trump’s Diplomacy
Beijing is pressing Washington for a change in language and policy, while Taipei warns that ambiguity could weaken deterrence and increase the risk of miscalculation.
A Fractured World, and No Easy Off-Ramp
War, trade, AI, and climate shocks converged on a week that exposed the limits of global coordination.
A World of Friction, No Easy Off-Ramp
War, elections, markets, AI, and energy all moved at once — and none moved cleanly.
The Middle East’s New Front Line Is at Sea
Houthis’ Red Sea advance, Saudi strikes, and Iran-linked spillover are sharpening a regional crisis that diplomacy is struggling to contain
Oceania at a Crossroads: Treaties, Climate, and the Digital Shadow War
As Australia reshapes its Pacific footprint, the region confronts a new mix of money, climate diplomacy, and AI-fuelled political influence
Seoul Looks Beyond the Peninsula While Rewriting Its Media Rules
As South Korea courts Central Asia and resets ties with Beijing, a tougher information regime at home raises uncomfortable questions about the future of its democracy
Space’s Next Act Is Being Written in Delays, Milestones, and Industrial Power
A week of launches and postponements shows that the future of space is no longer a question of ambition alone, but of logistics, reliability, and endurance.
