#Geopolitics

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.

New official projections reveal a stark increase in Tokyo's megaquake risk. PRISM analyzes the global economic fallout and the tech-driven shift in disaster policy.

The Bondi Beach attack is more than a tragedy; it's a critical stress test for Australia's security apparatus, multiculturalism, and political leadership.

An influential Japanese lawmaker is calling for a debate on the nation's non-nuclear principles, signaling a seismic shift in Asia's geopolitical landscape.

Recent violence in the West Bank and Gaza signals a dangerous new phase in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with significant geopolitical and investment risks.