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The U.S. & China: Competition, Conflagration, Or Coexistence               

Humanity finds itself in the inherent conflict between rising and declining powers that has often, as in World Wars I and II, culminated in catastrophic wars. The U.S.-Chinese trade war undermines their economies and jeopardizes their peoples’ and world security.…

APEC Forum Concludes in South Korea with Call for Economic Cooperation and Balance between the U.S. and China

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum concluded in Gyeongju, South Korea, after two days of intense discussions focused on strengthening supply chains, promoting digital innovation, and advancing toward sustainable and inclusive growth. Under the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect,…

Progressive Zionist Coalition Blocks Gaza Settlement Funding Amid Trump Peace Deal

World Zionist Congress Passes Historic Resolution as New Administration Pursues Regional Stability The 39th World Zionist Congress convened in Jerusalem from October 28–29, 2025. World Zionist Congresses choose who will occupy leadership positions, and determine policy for the World Zionist…

The US Plans To Wage An Intensified Proxy War Of Attrition Against Russia

Each part of what’s arguably Trump’s new three-phase strategy against Russia has its drawbacks. Trump’s latest escalation against Russia took the form of imposing severe sanctions against its top two energy companies, canceling his planned meeting with Putin, and now declaring that they won’t…

Algeria’s Economic Transformation Under Constraints of Democracy and Freedom of Expression

Algeria, endowed with abundant natural resources, a dynamic youth population, and a history of struggle for independence, is undergoing significant economic transformation. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s initiatives during his second term reflect a strong commitment to modernizing the national economy. However,…

Russia Outlines Broader Trade Strategies With Africa

With rising exports estimated at $27 billion and several planned investment projects across the continent, Russia has consolidated its position as a key trading partner and strategic investor for Africa. The relationship between Russia and Africa has ascended beyond political…

Southeast Asia’s Greatest Power, Indonesia Bets on an Economy that Combines ‘the Best of Socialism and Capitalism’

This Asian country aims to structure itself by combining the virtues of a strong state and a market economy Amid the legacy of a decade of infrastructure development and the ambition to add value to its productive base, Indonesia is…

Russia Pivots to Asian Markets with its Energy 

At the 8th Russian Energy Week (REW), a convergence of leading Russian and foreign producers and corporate executives of service companies and state officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally highlighted essential aspects of the global energy market. “Russia plans to…

GBA Leaders’ Forum Discusses History,Culture, Business, and Tourism in Andong City 

The South Korean historical city of Andong, often referred to as the “spiritual capital” of Korea, has long been considered the heart of Korean Confucianism, traditional culture, and spiritual heritage. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, notably the Nakdong River, Andong…

Anatomy of Illegal Power on the Planet

“Illegal power is neither periphery nor shadow; it is a global system fed by formal politics and the formal economy” — inspired by Lucía Dammert Illegal power is neither accident nor exception. It is a parallel system spanning continents, sustained…

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