Politics

Jeffrey Sachs and Kerry Brown discuss the end of Western hegemony, China's pivotal role in the green energy transition, and the impact of Trump's diplomatic style.

CAR citizens head to the polls on Dec 28, 2025. President Touadera seeks to extend his rule under a new constitution amid an opposition boycott and heavy Russian influence.

China appoints Yu Yue as the first female captain of the C919 jet. This move highlights China's strategic transition from Boeing/Airbus fleets to homegrown aviation technology.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed an immediate ceasefire on Dec 27, 2025, after 20 days of border clashes that killed 100+ people. ASEAN observers will monitor the fragile truce.

Analyzing the global disconnect of late 2025: From the aging leaders in Africa to the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Trump's nuclear ambitions.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement following border clashes that killed 101 people. Mediated by Donald Trump and ASEAN, the truce ends 20 days of fierce fighting.

President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using Belarusian apartment blocks for drone attacks while hypersonic Oreshnik missiles are deployed near the border.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit China in January 2026, the first such trip since 2019. Key topics include North Korea's nuclear threats and regional security.

Myanmar's military regime begins a 3-phase general election on Dec 28, 2025. Explore the tensions between the military's quest for stability and the ongoing civil war.

The number of long-term foreign residents in South Korea has surpassed 1.6 million as of November 2025, with over half living in the Greater Seoul area.

As of Dec 27, 2025, Kyiv faces massive missile strikes while Zelenskyy moves closer to a 20-point peace deal with the US. Tensions rise as Russia stations hypersonic missiles in Belarus and demands full control of the Donbas.

Candidate registration for Thailand's Feb. 8 general election officially began on Dec. 27. The race faces challenges from economic pressure and ongoing border conflicts.