“China’s Stock Market Slumps at the Start of the Holiday Season” – Foreign Policy
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. This week: China’s stock market undercuts public confidence as the Spring Festival holiday begins, 9 billion trips expected within China as holiday travel commences,…
Navigating a World of Fragmentation: Insights from an IMF Economist
The world is undergoing a significant change, with trade fragmenting as countries put up barriers in the name of “friendshoring,” “de-risking,” and “self-reliance.” This trend could lead to a new…
Blinken Advocates for Peace in Middle East Amid U.S. Counterattacks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we focus on U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, a contentious reelection in El Salvador, and Senegal’s decision to delay a presidential vote.…
The Probability of China Initiating a War
The likelihood of China starting a war, particularly with the United States, is a major concern in international affairs. If China were to use military force against Taiwan or another…
The Impact of the World’s Response on a Global Scale
South Africa’s decision to bring a genocide case against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has brought discussions of the issue into a global spotlight, something “virtually verboten…
Ukrainian President Zelensky considers firing top general Zaluzhny
Foreign Policy’s SitRep will be sending a newsletter with news from the Munich Security Conference. Ukraine’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny, may be fired soon. There are disagreements between Zaluzhny and…
United States Responds with Targeted Attacks on Iran-linked Sites in Iraq and Syria
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United States launching strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, the International Court of Justice accepting jurisdiction over Ukraine’s…
Controversy Erupts as Court Ruling on Machado Sparks Opposition Reaction
Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief is back with some key updates this week. A court in Venezuela ruled against a popular presidential candidate, Kenya’s president plans to send police to…
Orbán’s decision to approve $54 billion EU aid deal for Ukraine signals a shift in Hungary’s stance
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re discussing the European Union aid package for Ukraine, U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and revelations of a U.S. spying…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan Receives a 14-Year Prison Sentence
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at another prison sentence for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, espionage accusations against Brazil’s deputy intelligence chief, and a Russia-Ukraine prisoner…