Norwegian security authorities have warned that Russian intelligence activity targeting Norway is expected to intensify in the coming year, with a particular focus on the Arctic region and critical national infrastructure. Officials say the growing threat reflects heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the
China-founded conglomerate Shanda Group is consolidating its most advanced artificial intelligence research in Singapore, marking another example of how geopolitical and regulatory pressures are reshaping the global footprint of Chinese technology firms. Its frontier research unit, MiroMind, has begun relocating part of its
Greenland’s government has firmly rejected the idea of any United States takeover of the Arctic island, saying its security should be ensured through Nato rather than unilateral control by Washington. The statement marks one of the clearest positions yet from Greenlandic authorities as
China and Canada appear to be moving toward a reset in their strained trade relationship, as leaders in both countries reassess their economic strategies in response to shifting global conditions and the impact of renewed US tariffs. The change in tone comes as
Russia has sharply criticised proposals to deploy European peacekeepers to Ukraine, calling the idea dangerous and accusing Kyiv and its Western backers of forming an “axis of war”, as Ukrainian officials say security guarantees from the United States are essentially ready. The exchange
US President Donald Trump has proposed an ambitious US$1.5 trillion military spending plan, branding it a vision for a “dream military” designed to secure American dominance in an increasingly competitive global landscape. The proposal has sparked debate among analysts over its feasibility and
Remarks by Donald Trump suggesting that Greenland is a matter of American national security have reignited debate across Europe and beyond, stirring concern among US allies and prompting fresh discussion about whether shared unease could draw Europe and China closer together on strategic
A moment that reshapes responsibility The dramatic US led capture of Nicolás Maduro has pushed Washington into a role far larger than many policymakers may have anticipated. The immediate focus has been on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and what political change might mean
A realist view from a seasoned diplomat Former US ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has urged policymakers to approach China with realism rather than nostalgia, arguing that a return to earlier eras of US China relations is neither possible nor productive. His message
A familiar strategy dressed in modern language The United States is once again embracing a foreign policy approach that relies heavily on displays of force, strategic pressure and implicit threats. Often described as gunboat diplomacy in earlier centuries, this method has resurfaced in
