The UN faces a crisis as the U.S. withdraws funding from key agencies like the WTO, meeting amid geopolitical tensions and climate issues, yet failing to...
Laos’ state-led development, reliant on Chinese investment, spurred growth but led to debt and environmental issues. Amid structural risks, the government emphasizes self-reliance and diversification to...
Following Beijing’s 6 January 2026 announcement of tightened export controls on Japan, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce published two lists on 24 February, each naming 20...
NASA’s Artemis II mission aims to send an astronaut crew around the Moon, highlighting the challenges and developments in space policy leading up to this significant...
China significantly finances urban infrastructure in rapidly growing African cities, transforming skylines. However, projects often exclude local governments and communities, reinforcing national government dominance in decision-making...
Japan’s government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is tightening controls on foreign residents amid demographic and security pressures, not merely rising xenophobia. The country faces...
Delegates are meeting in New York for the BBNJ treaty’s third session. The treaty, adopted in June 2023, requires a secretariat to manage it, with Belgium,...
Critical minerals access constitutes a key objective in the second Trump administration’s foreign policy, from the minerals deal it pressured Ukraine to sign in early 2025...
Last year, China’s naval displays near Australia emphasized the importance of Australia’s relationships with Pacific neighbours, despite criticisms of neglect, highlighting Australia’s significant contributions to regional...