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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...
The Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway enhances Sino-Vietnamese connectivity, facilitating access to Chinese markets while promoting Vietnam’s growth. However, Vietnam is cautious about dependence on China amidst...
Japan–China relations have entered a distinctly colder phase following the re-election of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in February 2026. But the real shift in bilateral relations...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Canada and Australia to create new coalitions among middle powers, reducing reliance on the US, while addressing challenges in the...
The past three years have been record hot, with 2025 seeing cooling factors like La Niña and fewer wildfires, despite overall global warming trends. Extreme weather...