MBS and Biden Frenemies as OPEC+ Caps Oil Production
OPEC+ established a cap on oil output against Biden’s request. US-Saudi relations are floundering under the leadership of Biden and MBS. The Saudi Crown Prince is looking to reduce the…
Lula’s HOT Welcome into the Presidency
The divided Brazilian society and political opposition could make governance difficult for Luiz Inácio da Silva. Lula’s international standing is strong, with many foreign leaders from West to East offering…
Lithium: The ‘White Gold’ Rush in Latin America
With the rise of renewables, Latin American lithium is increasingly important. The resource could boost regional cooperation, given the right conditions. International leaders’ attention has been piqued by the potential…
Xi Jinping’s Hot Security Pact with the Solomon Islands Reinforces his South Pacific Ambitions
The security pact is a solid foundation for Xi to establish China's first permanent military installation in the Pacific region. Xi wants to strengthen China’s position and presence in the…
Kishida Blazing after Parliamentary Victory
After losing in 2019, Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party wins supermajorityThis win will help Kishida implement his own reformsKishida is looking to reinforce Japan’s defense through domestic and foreign policies 外務省…
Tsai Ing-wen Cold in South Asia Despite Indian Ties
Tsai Ing-wen’s international economic policy is underperforming in some countries. The Taiwanese leader is balancing various challenges as fall elections loom. Tsai’s ability to integrate Taiwan with its regional economy…
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Freezing as Protests Escalate in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan President is facing increased pressure to resign as economic crisis deepens. The crisis is brought on by Gotabaya’s failing government and exacerbated by global affairs. The results…
Modi’s Hot Push To Remain Neutral amid the Ukrainian War
Modi is striving to be neutral despite growing pressure to condemn Russia India and Russia have a close relationship since Indian independence Economic issues and the growing threat of China…
Will Pham Minh Chinh and Kishida’s Romance achieve a counterbalance to China?
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met his Vietnamese Pham Minh Chinh counterpart in 2021. The developments in Ukraine are changing the regional dynamics. The two seek to further long-standing relations…
Kishida and Morrison’s Romance Hopes to Deter China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met his Quad counterparts as early as last week. The developments in Ukraine are changing the regional balance. The two seek to further long-standing relations…