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Pinglu Canal's official opening presents ASEAN with a double-edged sword As China's dependence on US trade declines, can ASEAN offer a way forward? China accelerates logistics expansion in the Arctic and South China Sea The official opening of

US naval blockade constricts trade routes along Iran's southern coast Iran turns to the Caspian Sea for Russian grain and military supplies Attacks by wartime adversaries and limited capacity constrain the northern alternative Iran is t

Minimum wages reshape firms beyond wages and employment Firms adjust through training, hierarchy, prices and work intensity Aggregate figures conceal who ultimately bears adjustment costs When the real total labour costs of

“Oil Exports Will Soon Dry Up”: U.S.

North Korean troop deployments and Russian technology transfers deepen military ties built on mutual gains Ukraine seeks air-defense weapons from South Korea as Russian warnings add to pressure on Seoul Disclosure of prisoner transfers sparks diplomatic friction, compounding security burdens

Trump rejects Iran’s “seven-day plan”; Tehran awaits a definitive response Economic and military tensions persist, though further talks remain possible Prolonged war erodes U.S.

Hormuz blockade and Red Sea attacks threaten alternative oil shipping routes Britain and France respond to Saudi appeals with refueling support and defensive deployments Persistent threats amid U.S.

U.S. and Iran meet at UN General Assembly after exchanging extreme rhetoric Mounting war costs weigh on U.S.

Renaming AI to emphasize its capabilities and value aligns with industry discussions on strengthening human capabilities AI supplements specialist knowledge, making “superhuman labor” a reality and expanding the individual’s role Broader responsibilities bring greater accountability for verification, making human judgment a core skill

Multi-domain force integration through Operation TUNDRA MERLIN shortens detection and engagement timelines China and Russia’s Arctic expansion aligns security interests, sustaining NORAD operational coordination Narrowing surveillance gaps and building a persistent response network strengthen northern North American deterrence

China mounts direct challenge to U.S. Big Tech’s calls to slow AI development Rapidly narrowing U.S.-China AI technology gap, with a slowdown threatening to stall China’s catch-up U.S.

Trump in “Decision Mode,” Weighs Military, Economic and Diplomatic Options on Iran Washington Pursues Separate Talks With Houthis, Rejects Saudi Military-Aid Request Swift End to War Could Deliver Diplomatic Victory, While Protracted Conflict Risks Eroding Trust in U.S.

War destroyed capital, labor and allocation efficiency Misallocation compounds losses beyond visible physical destruction Rebuilding Ukraine’s productive base could take decade By 2024, allocative productivit

EU moves to amend Cybersecurity Act, excluding “high-risk suppliers” from telecom networks “How will we cover replacement costs?” Opposition mounts across Europe’s telecom industry Oligopolistic telecom-equipment market, Huawei’s exclusion threatens sharp erosion of price competition

EU Offers Canada Associate-Member Status, Ottawa Welcomes Proposal "From Diplomacy and Security to Trade" U.S.-Canada Rift Widens Prospects for Renewed Talks Uncertain as U.S.

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U.S. Moves to Procure Warships by Leveraging Shipbuilding Capacity of Allies Including South Korea and Japan Erosion of U.S.

Shutdown of Saudi East-West Pipeline sends global oil prices soaring Disruptions hit both Hormuz and Red Sea shipping, exposing limits of alternative routes “Devastating blow to inflation” puts Trump administration on high alert ahead of midterm elections

Comprehensive Overhaul of China’s National Mobilization System in Preparation for a Protracted Taiwan Conflict Stronger Operational Endurance Through Expanded Civilian Shipping, Amphibious Equipment and Unmanned Systems Rising Prospect of Military Action in the 2030s as Key Capabilities Approach Completion

Russia raises possibility of controls on enriched uranium exports EU supply-chain risks come into focus as U.S.