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The Dragon and Elephant Dance Together as Trump's Trade War Reshapes Asia
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The Dragon and Elephant Dance Together as Trump's Trade War Reshapes Asia

Xi Jinping and Modi rebuild China-India ties after four years of border tensions, driven by shared concerns over Trump's aggressive tariff policies.

Xi Jinping Calls AI 'Epoch-Making' as China Doubles Down on Tech Independence
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Xi Jinping Calls AI 'Epoch-Making' as China Doubles Down on Tech Independence

China's leader elevates AI to national priority following DeepSeek's breakthrough, signaling a new phase in the US-China tech rivalry with a 'whole-of-nation' approach.

Seoul's Defense Spending Surge Signals Alliance Shift
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Seoul's Defense Spending Surge Signals Alliance Shift

Pentagon official praises South Korea's decision to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP as 'clear-eyed' strategy, marking a fundamental shift in the 70-year US-ROK alliance paradigm

Indonesia's 20 Million Retail Investors: A New Era for Southeast Asian Markets
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Indonesia's 20 Million Retail Investors: A New Era for Southeast Asian Markets

Indonesia's individual investors surged 5x to 20 million in five years, driven by government financial literacy programs. What does this mean for regional markets?

When Teachers Carry Rifles: India's Civilian Defense Gamble
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When Teachers Carry Rifles: India's Civilian Defense Gamble

In Kashmir's remote villages, teachers and shopkeepers patrol with outdated rifles as civilian militias. What happens when states outsource security to untrained citizens?

Cold War-Level Nuclear Tensions Return to Northeast Asia
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Cold War-Level Nuclear Tensions Return to Northeast Asia

With US-Russia arms control expiring and China's nuclear buildup accelerating, Northeast Asia enters a new era of nuclear competition. Analysis of the strategic implications for regional security and stability.

Trump's War on Canada Signals the End of American Authority
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Trump's War on Canada Signals the End of American Authority

Trump's tariff threats against Canada crack a 70-year alliance, potentially marking a fundamental shift in US-led global order and the rise of multipolarity.

Trump's Trade Chaos Actually Echoes America's Pragmatic Past
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Trump's Trade Chaos Actually Echoes America's Pragmatic Past

Analysis reveals Trump's disruptive trade policy mirrors traditional U.S. approach of flexible negotiations over rigid rules. From Reagan's Plaza Accord to sector-specific deals, pragmatism trumped ideology for decades.

When Presidents Dance and Dictators Decide: The Rise of Personal Rule
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When Presidents Dance and Dictators Decide: The Rise of Personal Rule

Three nuclear powers are now led by personalist rulers who make policy based on whims rather than strategy. What happens when global order depends on individual psychology?

Israel's 'Targeted Operation' to Recover Last Hostage Body in Gaza
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Israel's 'Targeted Operation' to Recover Last Hostage Body in Gaza

Israeli military launches targeted operation in northern Gaza to find remaining hostage body amid ongoing ceasefire implementation. Analysis of complex dynamics in the peace process.

Why Trump's Team Calls a Shooting Victim a 'Terrorist
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Why Trump's Team Calls a Shooting Victim a 'Terrorist

Despite video evidence, Trump administration labels Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti an 'assassin' after fatal shooting by federal agents. The misinformation campaign reveals a deeper strategy.

15 Years After Arab Spring: What Egypt's Young Population Reveals
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15 Years After Arab Spring: What Egypt's Young Population Reveals

Fifteen years after Egypt's Arab Spring, the population has surged to 120 million with half under 24. Youth unemployment at 14.9% raises questions about whether demographics drive change or instability.