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Superpower chess: Is India the next to be checkmated?
Over years spent observing global events and decisions, it’s become apparent that a trend has played out time and again in history. America embodies the spirit of action – swift and bold, often preceding thought. Forbetter or worse, it is a nation of action, even if the action is miscalculated. From the Iraq invasion in […] The post Superpower chess: Is India the next to be checkmated? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:
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Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?
Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Journalism in the age of deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum
How can media houses deliver trustworthy news in the age of fake news and deepfakes? Government and industry experts gathered at the Central Asian Media Forum in Astana to discuss how AI is changing the media sphere.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Asian Geopolitics
How sustainable is this trade war?
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:China to host Indonesia for top-level diplomacy, defence talks in pivot to Southeast Asia
The ‘2+2’ discussions are a ministerial first for Beijing and part of a bigger regional strategy.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:How US could use pipelines, Russian assets to tame EU
Reuters reported earlier this month that the latest version ofTrump’s resource deal with Ukraineincludes an “Easter egg” that would give the US International Development Finance Corporation control over its international gas pipeline between Russia and the EU. This promptedanother Reuters report alleging that French and German firms are open to the possibility of resuming imports […] The post How US could use...
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:AI-controlled fighter jets are closer than you think
Could we be on the verge of an era where fighter jets take flight without pilots – and are controlled by artificial intelligence? US Rear Admiral Michael Donnelly recently said that an upcoming combat jet could be the navy’s last one with a pilot in the cockpit. That marks a striking, if not entirely surprising, […] The post AI-controlled fighter jets are closer than you think appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Why Chinese president Xi Jinping's southeast Asia tour matters amidst Trump's tariffs
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Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, amid Trump tariffs?
Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors parse Japan inflation data
Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:US should look before it leaps into South China Sea
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a trip across the Pacific recently and it came at an uncertain time. This awkward situation is due to the Signal chatcontroversythat’s engulfed Washington but also as many allies in the Asia-Pacific areconcernedabout their relationship with the US. Following Hegseth’s trip, China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, underscoring […] The post US should look before it...
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Trade war has caught Wall Street between a rock and a hard place
The trade war between China and the US has spiraled into uncharted territory. On April 10, the Trump administration imposed a tariff of 125% on all Chinese imports. China called the actions unfair and responded with similar measures. Within the broader debate around unravelling economic ties between the US and China, where economic interdependence has […] The post Trade war has caught Wall Street between a rock and a...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Signs not good for US-Iran nuke deal badly needed for stability
For the second week in a row, senior officials from the United States and Iran will get together to take part in talks about the Iranian nuclear programme. It’s the second round in the latest negotiations – the first having taken place in Oman on April 12. But recent statements from both the White House […] The post Signs not good for US-Iran nuke deal badly needed for stability appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s strategic autonomy and India
In today’s rapidly evolving international landscape, the concept of a “pivotal state” is gaining renewed attention. As the global order transitions into a phase of intensified great-power rivalry, particularly between the United States and China, countries that can maintain strategic autonomy while influencing regional and global power dynamics are emerging as vital players. South Korea […] The post South Korea’s...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:A psychopath wouldn’t hesitate to cause a global financial crisis
Would you want a psychopath looking after your pension? Or what about your shares? In a recent talk at the Cambridge Festival of Science, I spoke about the latest research relating to a psychopath’s love of money, greed for power and willingness to harm other people financially for personal gain. Since I began researching corporate […] The post A psychopath wouldn’t hesitate to cause a global financial crisis appeared...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Police Order Chadema to Halt Mobilizing People for Rally On April 24
[Daily News] The Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Force has ordered leaders of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) to immediately halt their plans to mobilize supporters to gather at Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court on April 24, citing concerns over potential unrest.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Southeast Asia walks tightrope between China and US
Chinese President Xi Jinping is staging a charm offensive in the region while US President Donald Trump inflicts massive tariff pain.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Tariff war ‘hurting all US assets’, AI to help blind ‘see’: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump’s ‘inept’ handling of tariffs to the final leg of Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Xi Advocates for Global Supply Chain Cooperation During Cambodia Trip
Cambodia is one of the countries in the region with which China maintains the closest diplomatic and economic ties On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping defended cooperation within the global supply chain during his visit to Cambodia, the Southeast Asian country most affected by additional U.S. tariffs. The United States has accused Cambodia of serving […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Türkiye: Students, Journalists on Trial for Protest
Click to expand Image Students protest against the detention of fellow students who joined demonstrations against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Kadiköy, Istanbul, April 8, 2025. 2025 Human Rights Watch (Istanbul, April 17, 2025) –Türkiye is set to prosecute hundreds of people, mainly students, who protested the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoglu in hasty, mass trials, scheduled to begin on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:When Trump and Xi seek a war-ending trade deal
Suddenly, the odds of a China-US trade deal are rising anew as Xi Jinping expresses a willingness to sit down with Donald Trump’s White House. With clear pre-conditions, of course. As Bloomberg and other news outlets report, President Xi’s government wants Trump and his cabinet to tone down the rhetoric, clarify what exactly Washington seeks […] The post When Trump and Xi seek a war-ending trade deal appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Hungary: Fundamental Law Changes Attack Rule of Law, Rights
Click to expand Image An LMBT+ flag at a rally in front of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on April 14. The protests erupt after the parliament passes legislation restricting the right to assembly, banning Pride Marches. 2025 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP (Budapest, April 17, 2025) – Theamendments to Hungary’s Fundamental Law represent yet another escalation in the Orbán government’s ongoing...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Hibarri hosts Africa’s first premier commodity trading event
South Africa’s groundbreaking AI-driven commodity trading platform, Hibarri, is set to launch the inaugural International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) this November. The summit aims to establish itself as Africa’s foremost commodity trading event, drawing over 2,000 international participants from Africa, Europe, and Asia to foster transparency, collaboration, and innovation within the global commodity market. The [...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Musk’s chainsaw fueled by American need for chaos
A video of a Las Vegas Tesla dealership that had been set on fire by anti-Elon Musk protesters was posted on March 18, 2025, by an account on X called EndWokeness. The next day, Musk replied to the post, “Some people just want to watch the world burn,” an iconic line from the 2008 Batman […] The post Musk’s chainsaw fueled by American need for chaos appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Chinese dragon elegantly twirled around American eagle’s neck
There is an image that likely increasingly haunts the minds of US strategists: a Chinese dragon, no longer just coiled in defense but elegantly entwined around the neck of the American bald eagle. Not to suffocate but rather to regulate the bird’s breath. The symbolism is not hyperbole. It captures a world where China, long […] The post Chinese dragon elegantly twirled around American eagle’s neck appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Trade war jeopardizes China’s fusion energy drive
As the US and China exchange trade war salvos, concerns are rising that the decoupling could soon extend to the two sides’ fruitful fusion energy cooperation. In April, Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods and ordered a probe into whether American firms are overly reliant on China’s semiconductors, medical equipment and critical […] The post Trade war jeopardizes China’s fusion energy drive appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Central Asia beware: You may be Putin’s next target after Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is a war of imperial conquest, an attempt by the Kremlin to drag Europe back into the past in a bid to restore old Russian imperial glory. Since there is little hope for the future for Russians, the Kremlin must look to the past for inspiration. For Vladimir Putin, Ukraine […] The post Central Asia beware: You may be Putin’s next target after Ukraine appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump
The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost tradeDonald Trump’s return to the White House has stoked fears over Washington’s commitment to the security of its allies in the Asia Pacific at a time when tensions are running high in the region, home to several potential flashpoints.Countries across the region are urgently...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:As US retreats, Asian powers can reshape world order to meet their needs
Global South countries, tired of bearing the costs of globalisation, are asserting their economic visions.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Asia’s straining middle class
For sustained income growth, policymakers must bolster economic resilience
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks as China’s Xi seeks Asia deals
The US president has decided to get directly involved in negotiations, hailing ‘big progress’ after meeting the Japanese delegation.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:China’s container bookings to plunge up to 60% as US tariffs wipe out trade: report
But shipping traffic in the rest of Asia is bouncing back as traders rush to take advantage of US ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:China's Xi promises to 'safeguard' Asia amid Trump tariffs
The Chinese president's diplomatic tour has included Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia — all targeted by Trump's tariffs. Experts say Xi wants to establish Beijing as a more reliable partner amid growing uncertainty.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:America is turning away China’s goods. Where will they go instead?
South-East Asia is exposed to both Chinese import competition and American ire
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