A global gathering focused on shared understanding The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations opened in grand fashion on December sixteen in Macao, bringing together scholars officials and cultural figures from around the world. Held at the Grand Ballroom of the
From solar dominance to EV supply chains, Beijing’s green tech as soft power. Green Tech as Strategy China is no longer just the world’s factory; it is becoming the world’s green factory. Over the past two decades, Beijing has poured billions into renewable
Economic security has become one of the most important considerations in modern geopolitics. Nations are increasingly aware that their economic stability, technological readiness and supply chain resilience are directly tied to their strategic strength. Instead of viewing economics and security as separate issues,
Middle powers are emerging as some of the most influential players in today’s geopolitical environment. These are countries that are not superpowers yet hold strong regional influence, economic weight or diplomatic credibility. As global politics becomes more fragmented and unpredictable, middle powers are
Resource competition is becoming one of the most significant forces reshaping international alliances. Nations are facing growing pressure to secure access to critical minerals, food supplies, energy sources and advanced manufacturing materials that support everything from electric vehicles to defence systems. As these
The global landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades as traditional power blocs lose stability and new coalitions begin to emerge. Countries that once operated within predictable alliances are now reconsidering their positions, driven by economic pressures, security concerns
China has released additional information about the mid air stand off that took place on Saturday between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets, an incident that has intensified already fragile relations between the two neighbours. The exchange occurred near Okinawa, where Japan accused Chinese
US President Donald Trump has again directed strong criticism at European partners, accusing the continent of becoming weak, poorly governed and overwhelmed by immigration. His remarks have reignited concerns about Washington’s shifting approach to traditional alliances at a time when global tensions remain
The Cop30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, closed with decisions that highlighted implementation and financing, yet the results reflected a complicated blend of progress and compromise. The Brazilian presidency framed the gathering as an implementation focused summit, shifting attention away from negotiating text
Expert analysis of supply chain shifts, semiconductor bans, and digital sovereignty. The State of a Fractured Relationship By 2025, the China-U.S. tech rivalry has moved far beyond tariffs and trade spats. It is now a structural contest over who controls the technologies that
