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East Asia

Navigating the Energy Wars of the South China Sea

In the vast waters of the South China Sea, a significant conflict brews over the region's abundant oil and natural gas resources. This area, crucial...

Turbulent Times: The Yen’s Descent

This Wednesday, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar since 1990, with the dollar soaring to a peak of 155.17 yen. However, it slightly receded to 154.97 yen as the market...

Escalating Military Exercises on the Korean Peninsula

In a significant show of force and alliance, the United States and South Korea recently conducted their largest combined air force drills on the...

East Asia’s Defense Budgets Escalate Amid Growing Tensions

In 2023, East Asia's defense allocations surged by 6.2%, reaching an impressive $411 billion. This...

The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran

Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin...

Historic Summit Reinforces U.S.-Japan Alliance

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are poised to significantly enhance U.S.-Japan relations. They plan to do so with over 70...

South Korea’s Pioneering Role in Europe’s €90B Top Research Fund

South Korea's groundbreaking move to join Horizon Europe establishes a new milestone in international scientific cooperation. This marks the nation...

Japan Faces Economic Risks from US Inflation and Chinese Deflation

Japan's economic stability is under scrutiny due to varied pressures from China and the U.S., the nation's main trade...

Russia Blocks UN Watch on North Korea

On March 28, Russia stopped a UN plan to keep an eye on sanctions...

North Korea Sidesteps Sanctions with Global Partnerships and Cyber Heists

North Korea has cleverly bypassed UN sanctions, engaging in unauthorized trade and cyberheists to fund...

Yen’s Historic Decline Triggers Intervention Speculation

After the Bank of Japan (BOJ) moved away from its negative interest rate policy, the yen fell to a...