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April 19, 2025
Qatar’s Media Empire: Al Jazeera and the Power of Narrative
| By Ahmed Ahmed | Al Jazeera is a strategic journalism tool for Qatar, boldly challenging governments, shaping narratives, and influencing politics. Yet, it rarely scrutinizes Qatar’s own regime.
Asia China Commerce Japan South Korea Tariffs USA
April 11, 2025
China, Japan, and South Korea Meet In Trilateral Trade Dialogue
| By Clarissa Sung | In a pivotal meeting, trade representatives from China, Japan, and South Korea met to discuss cooperative commerce initiatives to counteract U.S. tariffs amid global economic tensions.
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April 7, 2025
Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand
| By Eliana Pisons | A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28th, 2025, causing widespread destruction, resulting in damage as far away as Bangkok.
Banking Business Finance Middle East Qatar Technology
April 1, 2025
The Qatar Investment Authority: A Small Nation’s Portfolio Powerhouse
| By Ahmed Ahmed | Leveraging $500B in assets, the Qatar Investment Authority elevates Qatar’s standing and stability via strategic investments in finance, business, and technology sectors worldwide.
Banking Business EU Europe Finance Trade UK
March 24, 2025
The Brexit Revolution: Reinventing a Global Financial Hub
| By Ahmed Ahmed | The UK finance sector continues adapting as it navigates post-Brexit hurdles. However, it still faces challenges as it seeks to balance stability and competitiveness amid uncertainty.
Asia Japan Sustainability Tourism Travel
March 15, 2025
Sustainability and Social Tensions Drive New Tourism Tax in Kyoto
| By Eliana Pisons | Kyoto’s tourist tax aims to curb overtourism, promote sustainability, and manage tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in Japan.
Asia Australia China Cybersecurity Huawei Japan Privacy South Korea Technology USA
February 14, 2025
The Tech Security Balance: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Huawei
| By Felipe Dombkowski | The varied responses to Huawei in the Indo-Pacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing security and economic priorities amid US-China tensions.
Asia Commerce Japan Jobs Trade USA
February 12, 2025
US – Japan Trade: Contentious Issues, Common Concerns
| By Eliana Pisons | President Trump met with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba on February 7th. The meeting was a first step between the two leaders in addressing key bilateral trade and security issues.
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February 11, 2025
China Challenges US Tech Lead With New DeepSeek AI
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid constraints from sanctions and censorship, and accusations of copying OpenAI data, China’s DeepSeek AI is pushing to close the tech gap with US AI leaders.