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War in Ukraine
Russia’s military operation in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Cover Story: The Beginning of the End of the Post-Cold War World Order
Russia’s attack on Ukraine grows out of growing unease over NATO’s eastward expansion in the decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union
Commentary: The 1970s Oil Crises Hold the Key to Surviving the Current Middle East Shock
As the Strait of Hormuz chokes and crude prices soar, policymakers must look to the stagflation era to avoid the traps of price controls and accelerate the push for true energy independence
Commentary: Why Traditional U.S. Allies Are Sitting Out the War With Iran
Concerns over Ukraine, global inflation, and domestic politics have prompted European and Middle Eastern partners to maintain a collective low profile in the U.S.-led ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Qatar Helium Shutdown Adds New Risk to Chip Supply Chain
A halt in liquefied natural gas output by QatarEnergy has severely reduced the global supply of helium, driving up prices and highlighting the chipmaking industry’s reliance on the gas
In Depth: China Satellite Investment Soars as SpaceX Sparks Race for Piece of the Sky
With limited capacity in low-Earth orbit and Elon Musk’s company already far ahead, Beijing is pouring funding into constellations, rockets and commercial space ventures
In Depth: As Iran Conflict Spreads, Economic Dominoes Begin to Fall
Air travel in the region has been disrupted while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global energy transportation, has come to a virtual standstill
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Fertilizer Trade, Raising Food Crisis Fears
Disruptions in a vital shipping corridor could slash crop yields and push millions more into hunger
Commentary: Will the War in Iran Derail the U.S.-China Summit?
The unauthorized strike on Iran’s leadership is the ‘spring surprise’ Beijing didn’t want. As Trump prepares for a historic visit to China, the conflict challenges global supply chains and tests the resilience of the world’s most important bilateral relationship
Commentary: Merz Recalibrates Germany’s China Strategy Amid Industrial Shifts
Navigating between major powers and avoiding excessive dependence on any single market has become the definitive strategy for mainstream middle powers, Germany included
China’s Top Diplomat Warns Japan of ‘Self-Destruction’ if It Gambles on Taiwan
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes global governance reform, defends ties with Europe, and delivers a blistering critique of Tokyo’s stance on Taiwan during the Munich Security Conference
Commentary: U.S., China Should Avoid a ‘Spring Surprise’ Before Trump Visit
Washington and Beijing are maneuvering to ensure no unexpected disruptions derail President Trump’s planned trip to China in April, recalling the fallout from the 2023 balloon incident
Putin Plans Two Visits to China in 2026 as Ties Deepen
Chinese leader speaks with both Trump and Putin in a single day as Moscow and Beijing pledge to stand ‘back-to-back’ against external pressure
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet — Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
The U.K. Prime Minister’s visit prioritizes cost-of-living relief and services trade over geopolitical grandstanding, despite protectionist warnings from Washington
In Depth: Finland’s Stubb Warns World Order at a Crossroads
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Caixin at Davos the West faces a stark choice between deal-driven multipolarity and rules-based multilateralism, arguing that the latter can survive only if power shifts toward the Global South
U.K. Aims to Reduce ‘Volatility’ in China Ties as Starmer Visits Beijing
In the first visit by a British leader since 2018, Keir Starmer seeks to reduce volatility and boost trade without alienating the Trump administration
Reporter’s Notebook: Davos Portraits — From Zelensky to Musk
At Davos, Zelensky fights fatigue and Trump commands fear, while Elon Musk predicts the end of human intellectual dominance
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