Find out why Paraguay has become an important focal point in the rivalry between China and Taiwan in Latin America. We provide an overview of political pressure, economic interests, and diplomatic moves that could affect trade, infrastructure, and Asunción’s future regional alignment.
Find out why the new wave of Chinese military flights around Taiwan is causing concern in the region and what the messages from Beijing, Taipei, and Washington say about the security picture of the Indo-Pacific. We bring an overview of military activities, the political context, and possible consequences for regional stability.
Find out how the debate in Washington is intensifying over the war with Iran, rising fuel prices, and pressure from allies on the United States. We bring an overview of the conflict within the Trump administration, unclear war aims, and the question of whether the White House can close the crisis without giving the impression of retreat.
Find out why the new escalation in the Middle East goes beyond just the battlefield. We provide an overview of the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and American interests, the pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, and the danger that the regional crisis could grow into a broader security and economic disruption.
Find out what Brussels’ new decision to extend individual sanctions against persons and entities linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine means. We bring an overview of the political context, disputes within the European Union, and the messages this measure sends to Moscow, Kyiv, and the European public.
Find out what is behind the new wave of Chinese military activities around Taiwan, how Taipei, Washington, and Tokyo are responding, and why the situation in the Taiwan Strait is once again being viewed as one of the most sensitive security issues in Asia and beyond.