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Trump vs. Bond Market: Who Really Holds the Power?
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Trump vs. Bond Market: Who Really Holds the Power?

A Danish pension fund's $100M Treasury sale highlights a bigger question. With foreign investors holding one-third of $30T US government debt, Trump's policies face the ultimate test from global bond markets.

Trump's Ukraine 'Security Deal' Promise Rings Hollow
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Trump's Ukraine 'Security Deal' Promise Rings Hollow

Zelensky announced a finalized security agreement with the US after meeting Trump. But Davos revealed Trump's real intentions. What does this mean for Ukraine's future?

Can Europe Defend Ukraine Without America?
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Can Europe Defend Ukraine Without America?

A 27-nation European coalition pledges security guarantees for Ukraine, but faces critical questions about credibility without full U.S. backing and against Russian opposition.

The Eight Worlds of AI Geopolitics: A Strategic Framework
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The Eight Worlds of AI Geopolitics: A Strategic Framework

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan unveils an 8-scenario matrix for AI strategy. Will superintelligence emerge? Can China catch up easily? The answers reshape global power.

How Ukraine Turned War Into a Video Game
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How Ukraine Turned War Into a Video Game

Ukraine is gamifying warfare to engage young soldiers in drone operations and military training. This digital transformation of conflict raises profound questions about the future of warfare and its ethical implications.

India-EU Strike Historic Trade Deal Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
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India-EU Strike Historic Trade Deal Amid Trump's Tariff Threats

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the EU have announced a landmark trade agreement creating a 2-billion-person free trade zone, as both sides seek alternatives to US economic pressure.

Europe Sees China Closing the Gap on US Global Power
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Europe Sees China Closing the Gap on US Global Power

Former EU Commission President observes China approaching US dominance through economic strength. What does this power shift mean for global stability?

China Just Put AI in Space. What Happens Next?
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China Just Put AI in Space. What Happens Next?

Alibaba Cloud's Qwen-3 becomes the world's first general-purpose AI model operating in orbit. Is this the dawn of space-based computing or the start of a new tech cold war?

Japan's Annual Wage Talks Begin With 5% Hike Target
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Japan's Annual Wage Talks Begin With 5% Hike Target

Japan's 2026 wage negotiations start with focus on achieving third consecutive year of 5%+ pay increases amid 11 months of declining real wages and inflation pressures

China Begins Dismantling Yellow Sea Steel Towers: A Diplomatic Shift?
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China Begins Dismantling Yellow Sea Steel Towers: A Diplomatic Shift?

China starts removing steel structures from disputed Yellow Sea waters with South Korea following recent summit talks. What this diplomatic move reveals about changing East Asian maritime dynamics.

KOSPI Breaks 5,000 Despite Trump's Tariff Threat: A Market Paradox
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KOSPI Breaks 5,000 Despite Trump's Tariff Threat: A Market Paradox

South Korea's KOSPI index hit a historic 5,000 milestone for the first time, defying Trump's threat to raise auto tariffs to 25%. Semiconductor giants led the rally while the won weakened, revealing complex market dynamics.

When Japan Says It Wants to Be 'Normal,' What Does That Really Mean?
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When Japan Says It Wants to Be 'Normal,' What Does That Really Mean?

Prime Minister Takaichi's call for Japan to become a 'normal country' has sparked fierce debate. Is this the end of Japanese pacifism, and what does it mean for East Asian security?