Critical minerals have become a battlefield in intensifying geopolitical rivalries. Economies across the world, from developed and developing to resource-rich and resource-poor, are racing to secure...
Whether looking back or looking forward, China faces two significant challenges that shaped its economy in 2025 and will continue to do so in 2026 —...
Australia’s economic security is not significantly threatened by China’s investment in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine. Key risks originate from domestic productivity issues and over-securitizing economic...
The Third Plenum communique from the CCP indicates a prioritization of stability and compromise in response to China’s economic challenges. It highlights the concept of Chinese-style...
China and Germany maintain a strong bilateral relationship, rooted in economic cooperation despite ideological differences. Recent visits and agreements focus on expanding trade and addressing mutual...
Fragmentation in global trade due to the lack of development in multilateral trade rules at the WTO has led to an increase in FTAs. The Appellate...
Abstract South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Nepal, expressed support for China’s claim on Taiwan, upholding the ‘One China’ principle and opposing interference in...
Abstract Japan and Australia, as major middle powers in the Indo-Pacific region, are interested in using minilateralism to enhance regional cooperation in the economic-security nexus and...
The WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference is set to focus on e-commerce transparency, investment facilitation, and admitting new members. However, progress may be hindered by disputes, especially...