#Geopolitics

Russia has rejected European and Ukrainian amendments to a U.S.-led peace proposal, casting doubt on the prospects for a diplomatic end to the war as fighting intensifies in the Sumy region.

Amid fierce debate over 'America First,' US foreign policy is at a critical juncture. An analysis of the multifaceted challenges, from tensions with China to evolving alliances.

A look at the world's most telling moments from the third week of December 2025. From scenes of loss in Gaza and Hong Kong to protests in Brussels and Minneapolis, this is the week in photos.

In the final week of 2025, Asia grapples with a deepening Thai-Cambodian border conflict, India's aviation sector turmoil, and critical economic decisions from Japan to China. PRISM breaks down the key events.

Three months after taking office, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating holds strong at 75%. This gives her a mandate to tackle a BOJ rate hike and tense China relations, but challenges loom.

A new report reveals China's breakthrough in chip-making machinery, drastically closing the semiconductor gap as U.S. and Chinese satellites engage in orbital "dogfighting."

An Amsterdam-based journalism outlet providing vital survival information to people in war-torn Sudan is facing closure due to severe cuts in foreign aid funding.

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.

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.

Intensifying political conflict in Taiwan, including opposition to defense spending, is raising concerns among foreign officials that crucial international support for the island could be at risk.

Donald Trump's executive order designating fentanyl as a WMD expands the U.S. policy toolbox for China. Analysts see limited short-term impact but potential for long-term geopolitical friction.

A surge in Chinese workers returning to Africa signals a major strategic pivot by Beijing, reigniting mega-projects and intensifying geopolitical competition.