A Continuation of Biden Policies with Pragmatism and Humanitarian Focus Vice President Kamala Harris is positioning herself as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, emphasizing her views on critical foreign policy issues amid increasing global tensions. Her stance reflects a continuation…
What the Ukrainian Offensive Means? Ukrainian forces have launched a significant offensive into Russia's Kursk province, marking a notable shift in the conflict after years of war. This bold move aims to regain initiative and morale, while also exposing vulnerabilities…
Gaza Plan and Broader Considerations The Biden administration is nearing a cease-fire deal aimed at halting major fighting in Gaza, facilitating the release of Israeli hostages, and increasing humanitarian aid for Palestinians. While a framework has been agreed upon, officials…
Unwind of Yen Funded Carry Trade will Continue The recent unwinding of the yen-funded carry trade, prompted by the Bank of Japan raising interest rates, has significantly impacted global markets. Analysts estimate that around $200 billion of this carry trade…
BOJ Rate Rise spooks Global Markets The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced an interest rate hike of 0.25% and a plan for bond tapering during a policy meeting, signaling increased confidence in the domestic economy despite concerns over a weak…
Geopolitical Interdependence Between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Growing At the NATO summit in Washington on July 10, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted a significant shift in NATO's stance regarding China, labeling it as a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war in Ukraine. The…
Defense in Asia Undermined by Trump Statement on Taiwan Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is raising concerns about the impact on Taiwan policy, with observers speculating on potential changes in Beijing's calculations. President Joe Biden's…
NATO Summit and Challenges Faced by European Leaders Hightened concerns about European security along side the rise of far-right forces on the continent and the potential of an anti-NATO president in Trump lead to risks for NATO unity and security…
France Faces Period of Uncertainty French voters elected a fractured National Assembly with three main blocs, none close to an outright majority. The left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire led with 180 seats, followed by President Macron’s centrist alliance with 159…
Conservatives Swept From Power after 14 Years of Ruling the UK Summary: Keir Starmer of the Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the UK parliamentary election, ending the Conservative government's 14-year rule. The Conservatives faced their worst performance in…