The United States faces geopolitical tensions, largely with Russia and China in the present day. Years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the war remains to be resolved and there are debates within the U.S. on what the new role should be for the U.S. in providing aid to Ukraine.
Western countries, particularly the United States, have attempted to counter China through trade wars, technology restrictions, and strategic alliances, yet these measures have largely failed. Instead, China has continued to expand its influence across critical industries, finance, and international infrastructure. The reason for this resilience lies in how China has structured its economic and geopolitical strategy.
The recent tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China introduce significant economic and geopolitical challenges that could lead to a broader trade war with far reaching consequences. A key risk in this situation is the potential for escalation.
Trump’s first term saw an unprecedented trade war between the United States and China, marked by steep tariffs, accusations of currency manipulation, and a deepening mistrust between the world’s two largest economies. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20, 2025, China has been watching carefully, weighing its options, and recalibrating its strategy.
China’s rapid economic growth is no short of a miracle in the global political economy. Propelled by a rise in population, average hours worked, and labor productivity, China became the world's second-largest economy by 2011. However, its astronomical growth has unambiguously slowed in recent years owing to a myriad politico-economic factors.
DeepSeek’s rise underscores China’s increasing influence in the AI sector, raising geopolitical questions about global technology dominance. Despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips, DeepSeek has achieved a technological breakthrough. This challenges the efficacy of these measures and raises concerns about the shifting balance of power
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In an interconnected world of global markets, China’s fiscal approach and U.S. policy shifts continue to reshape economic landscapes. Beijing’s latest fiscal measures, aimed at addressing local government debt, have left investors underwhelmed, with Chinese markets dipping amid disappointment over…
Whether Donald Trump signifies “the end of global cooperation” is complex, as it raises issues about the role of U.S. leadership in a globalised world and the evolving dynamics of international relations. Trump’s first term, characterised by an “America First”…
What is AI and Why the Race for AI Supremacy? The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used liberally today, placing it at the risk of losing its meaning. AI has become a fixture in media discourse, often used by policymakers…