BRICS Taking Steps

On the agenda: A joint response to Trump’s tariffs and naval exercises. As one of the leading alliances of the Global South, the BRICS is undertaking certain initiatives that might influence global power balances. Virtual Summit on US Tariffs The Brazilian President Lula da Silva convened BRICS leaders to a virtual meeting of heads of […]

How Does China View the Trump-Putin Closer Ties?

There are no everlasting allies or enemies in international relations. With Trump’s re-election as the President of the United States after a one-term break, this rhetoric has become more frequent. Recently, experts on television have often argued that Trump’s agreement with Putin, bringing the Ukraine war to an end, creates a “danger for China” or […]

Trump 2.0 and Southeast Asia: A New Chessboard

Donald Trump’s return to the White House could reshape the balance in Southeast Asia. The revival of the Trump administration’s “Indo-Pacific” strategy carries significant risks not only for China but also for other regional countries. For traditional US allies like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India, a stronger stance shaped by the US “containment of […]