#Geopolitics

Leading economist Wang Yiming urges China to pursue core technology self-reliance in 2025 to counter US 'small yard, high fence' restrictions and secure its future.

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025', its largest military exercise encircling Taiwan yet. Featuring 130 aircraft and the Type 075 assault ship, the drills simulate a total blockade.

In December 2025, Turkish forces detained 110 Islamic State (IS) suspects following a lethal gunfight in Yalova. Analysis of Turkey's counter-terrorism strategy amid global IS resurgence.

December 2025: Analyzing the Trump Iran strike 2025. Explore the strategic context, global energy market impact, and the shift in U.S. Middle East policy.

2025 has been a year of extreme political instability for Mongolia. Explore how the Zandanshatar government is navigating fuel shortages, protests, and resource diplomacy.

President Donald Trump confirms the first US land strike on a Venezuelan dock in 2025, marking a major escalation in the regional anti-drug campaign.

14 of 15 UNSC members condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Explore the details of the Israel Somaliland recognition UNSC meeting and its links to Gaza.

US secures bilateral health deals with African nations to access pathogen data, bypassing WHO. Explore the impact of US China Africa health deals 2025 on global security.

Saudi Arabia bombed the port of Mukalla in Yemen on Dec 30, 2025, targeting UAE-backed separatist weapons. This strike highlights deepening tensions within the anti-Houthi coalition.

President Donald Trump downplays China's military drills around Taiwan, citing his rapport with Xi Jinping, despite a recent $11bn arms sale to the island.

Analysis of Russia Ukraine war losses 2025 reveals a 40% surge in Russian fatalities as Moscow trades lives for territorial leverage in peace talks.

PLA intensifies Justice Mission 2025 on Dec 30, 2025, simulating maritime attacks and blockades around Taiwan. Explore the impact of these second-day military drills.