India’s Independent Path: Balancing Ties with Russia amid Growing Western Pressure

[Raghav Kumar] For India, Putin's visit was a chance to reaffirm that its energy decisions, including the sourcing of oil from Russia, will not be dictated by external powers.

APEC’s Gyeongju Moment: Turning Promises into Progress

[Bahauddin Foizee] 2025 APEC Summit framed its agenda around three priorities—namely, Connect, Innovate, Prosper—a structure that mirrors the region’s core dilemmas.

What APEC 2025 Reveals About Global Trade

[Zephyr Quinn] As global institutions falter and domestic populism surges, even the act of agreeing on principles—no matter how bland—becomes an act of defiance against fragmentation.

U.S.-Vietnam Recent Deal Built on Compulsion

[Zephyr Quinn] Vietnam has asked the U.S. to recognize it as a market economy and to lift restrictions on high-tech exports, longstanding requests Washington continues to ignore.

Trump’s Tariff Gamble is Backfiring

[Zephyr Quinn] Trump’s trade war is not making America great again. It’s making the U.S. more isolated, more expensive and more vulnerable.

Tariffs, Turmoil and a Brewing Economic Crisis

[Zephyr Quinn] This is no repeat of 2008 or 2020. In those moments, the world acted as one. Today, it fragments. In those crises, the U.S. extended its hand. Now, it points fingers.

Salal’s Lithium Discovery: Cautionary Tale of Overhyped Potential, Unresolved Challenges

[Zephyr Quinn] Indian government’s rush to capitalize on the lithium discovery without sufficient due diligence raises concerns about the government's ability to manage such resources responsibly.

Trump’s Bold Move to Secure U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

[David Jonathan Miller] By ensuring Artificial Intelligence systems align with national interests, the administration is not only protecting American businesses and industries but also reinforcing the country’s capacity to lead in defense and cybersecurity.

Is Trump’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence an Unchecked Ambition?

[Zephyr Quinn] If the U.S. is to maintain its leadership in Artificial Intelligence, it must find a way to balance its competitive ambitions with the ethical, legal and social challenges that come with these technologies.

Is Australia Striking a Balance Between Economic Interests and Development Goals in Southeast Asia?

[Zephyr Quinn] How Australia positions its involvement in Southeast Asia’s energy transition will be critical in shaping its long-term relationships in the region.

Political Implications of Technology: Power, Control, and the Future of Society

[Zephyr Quinn] Governments must recognize that technology is not inherently good or evil; it is a tool. The key is to harness its potential while mitigating its risks.

Here’s How Geopolitical Tensions are Reshaping Global Supply Chains

[Zephyr Quinn] Businesses are increasingly focusing on reshoring production, finding alternative suppliers, and investing in technology to enhance supply chain visibility and flexibility so that they can mitigate the risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties.