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A Plea for a Husband, a Tag on the Ankle: Kazakhstan's Crackdown Reveals China's Long Shadow
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A Plea for a Husband, a Tag on the Ankle: Kazakhstan's Crackdown Reveals China's Long Shadow

A Kazakh woman's protest for her husband, who disappeared into China, has led to her house arrest and a crackdown on the rights group Atajurt. The case highlights Kazakhstan's difficult balance between Chinese influence and human rights.

U.S. to Appoint First Arctic Ambassador in 8 Years, Signaling Major Policy Shift in High North
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U.S. to Appoint First Arctic Ambassador in 8 Years, Signaling Major Policy Shift in High North

The U.S. State Department is reviving the post of Arctic Ambassador after 8 years, a strategic move to counter growing Russian and Chinese influence and address the impacts of climate change in the High North.

China's EV Boom Created a Battery Time Bomb
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China's EV Boom Created a Battery Time Bomb

As China's first generation of EVs retires, the country faces a massive battery waste problem. An unregulated gray market is booming, posing serious environmental and safety risks that threaten the sustainability of the EV revolution.

The Tech Hangover: China's Battery Graveyard and AI's Reality Check
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The Tech Hangover: China's Battery Graveyard and AI's Reality Check

From millions of dead EV batteries piling up in China to the unwavering fears of AI doomers, the tech world is facing a reckoning with the unintended consequences of its rapid growth.

China Showcases Simulated Dogfight Against French Rafale in Message to Regional Rivals
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China Showcases Simulated Dogfight Against French Rafale in Message to Regional Rivals

China's state media has released footage of a PLA war game simulating a fight between its J-16 fighters and the French Rafale, a move seen as a strategic signal to rivals like India.

US-India Chill: A 'Fragile Phase' Opens the Door for China in the Indo-Pacific
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US-India Chill: A 'Fragile Phase' Opens the Door for China in the Indo-Pacific

In late 2025, US-India relations have entered a 'fragile phase' amid growing distrust. Nikkei Asia reports that PM Modi is avoiding President Trump, a development that could allow China to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific.

China's Dual Carrier Convergence: A New Era of Naval Power Projection in Asia
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China's Dual Carrier Convergence: A New Era of Naval Power Projection in Asia

China's two aircraft carriers docking signals a new era of naval power projection, impacting global geopolitics, supply chains, and defense tech.

Japan's Central Asia Gambit: Tokyo's New Front in the Great Power Game
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Japan's Central Asia Gambit: Tokyo's New Front in the Great Power Game

Japan is making a calculated move into Central Asia to counter Chinese and Russian influence. This isn't just diplomacy; it's a new strategy for resource security.

Japan's $19B Central Asia Gambit: A Strategic Play to Remap Global Supply Chains
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Japan's $19B Central Asia Gambit: A Strategic Play to Remap Global Supply Chains

Japan pledges $19B to Central Asia, aiming to secure critical minerals and counter China/Russia. A new 'Great Game' for tech supply chains is on.

The Drone Axis: How China's Supply Chain is Forging a New Doctrine of Warfare
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The Drone Axis: How China's Supply Chain is Forging a New Doctrine of Warfare

Analysis of the China-Russia drone axis. How weaponized supply chains are creating a new, cost-asymmetric model of warfare, challenging Western deterrence.

Taiwan's 'Mission Command' Pivot: Rewriting the Rules of War to Counter a Chinese Blitz
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Taiwan's 'Mission Command' Pivot: Rewriting the Rules of War to Counter a Chinese Blitz

Taiwan is adopting a decentralized 'mission command' strategy to counter a no-warning Chinese invasion. A deep dive into the geopolitical and tech implications.

The Sushiro Signal: Why 3-Hour Sushi Queues in Shanghai Reveal More Than Geopolitics
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The Sushiro Signal: Why 3-Hour Sushi Queues in Shanghai Reveal More Than Geopolitics

Despite Sino-Japanese tensions, Sushiro's Shanghai debut is a smash hit. Our analysis reveals why consumer culture is overriding politics in China's market.