Belarus Seeks to Balance Ties With the US and China While Remaining Tied to Russia

As Russia remains heavily engaged in the war in Ukraine, Belarus is cautiously attempting to reshape its foreign policy by improving relations with both the United States and China, while stopping short of breaking away from Moscow. For President Alexander Lukashenko, the strategy

Washington signals deeper security commitment to Manila

The Philippines is set to receive up to 3.5 billion dollars in new United States defence support after lawmakers in Washington approved a package of loans and grants aimed at strengthening Manila’s ability to respond to growing regional security pressures. The funding was

Japanese Prime Minister’s Taiwan Remarks Face Growing Backlash at Home and Abroad

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting criticism inside Japan after her recent comments on Taiwan triggered strong reactions from Beijing and sparked debate among scholars, journalists and political observers. Her remarks, which China described as erroneous and provocative, have widened a

US Lawmakers Press Trump Administration for Answers on Chinese Chemical Shipments to Iran Concerns Rise Over Reported Aid to Iran’s Missile Program

American lawmakers are demanding clarity from the Trump administration after new reports suggested Chinese companies may be supplying key chemicals to Iran in violation of United Nations sanctions. The concerns were raised following a CNN investigation which revealed what Western intelligence sources described

United States Accelerates Global Search for Rare EaDespite Recentrths Trade Deal with China

The United States is intensifying its global efforts to secure alternative sources of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, signaling a broader strategic objective that goes well beyond the terms of its recent trade agreement with China. Analysts interpret the flurry of

MI5 Warns UK Lawmakers of Chinese Intelligence Activity on LinkedIn

Britain’s domestic intelligence agency has issued a warning to members of Parliament that Chinese operatives are attempting to contact and build relationships with them through professional networking platforms including LinkedIn. The alert has raised concerns about the scale and method of foreign intelligence