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China

Wang Yi’s Visit to Europe: Implications for EU–China Relations and China’s CEE Strategy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Italy and Switzerland highlights China’s new approach to EU–China relations—balancing de-risking, trade, and financial diplomacy across Europe.
Middle East

UK–India Strategic Partnership under “Vision 2035”: A New Chapter in Global Alignment

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India marks a new phase in the UK–India Vision 2035 partnership—strengthening trade, defense, technology, and green cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
Japan

Japan’sMinamitorishima Rare Earth Mud Project: Balancing Global Risks and Japan’s Business Opportunities

Japan’s Minamitorishima rare earth mud project aims to secure critical minerals from the deep sea, reducing dependence on China. Explore the technological, environmental, and geopolitical risks, and discover how this initiative could create new industries, strengthen supply chains, and position Japan as a global leader in responsible resource development.
Japan

Rare Earth Strategies in the EU and Japan: Industrial Policy and Geopolitical Risk Management

Discover how the EU and Japan are reshaping rare earth strategies to reduce dependence on China. From Japan’s deep-sea exploration and recycling innovations to the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act and green industry push, learn how both regions aim to secure sustainable supply chains.
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U.S. Investment Strategy in Greenland’s Rare Earth Mine: A Cornerstone of the “China-Free” Supply Chain

The United States is investing in Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project through loans, equity stakes, and supply contracts. Learn how this move reshapes global supply chains, reduces dependence on China, and strengthens U.S. industrial and defense security.
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When Energy Infrastructure Becomes a Battlefield — The Nord Stream Sabotage and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Crisis

The Nord Stream sabotage and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power crisis highlight how energy infrastructure has become a weapon of war. Discover the global economic implications, risks to Europe and Japan, and why coordinated energy security and financial stability strategies are urgently needed.
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U.S. Government Shutdown 2025 — The Self-Destruction of a Hegemon and the Unraveling of Global Stability

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown affects 800,000 workers and signals America’s retreat from global leadership. Learn how this crisis accelerates the Kindleberger Trap, destabilizes markets, and why Japan and the EU must step up to safeguard global stability.
Japan

The Takaichi Doctrine: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister and the Conservative Rebirth of the State

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, ushers in a new era of conservative nationalism—reshaping Japan’s diplomacy, economy, and security amid U.S.–China rivalry.
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The Self-Destruction of American Hegemony: Government Shutdown, Tariffs, and the Kindleberger Trap

The U.S. government shutdown and tariff wars reveal America’s retreat from global leadership. Explore how this fuels the Kindleberger Trap, destabilizes world markets, and why Japan and the EU must act to safeguard financial and trade stability.
Japan

Japan’s Stablecoin Strategy: Harnessing the Yen’s Credibility or Drowning in Regulation?

Explore Japan’s pioneering stablecoin framework, its strict regulations, and how yen-based tokens could reshape digital payments and global finance.
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Stablecoin Regulation: A Transatlantic Comparison

Discover how the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU MiCA framework are reshaping stablecoin markets, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and redefining global finance.
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When Washington Stumbles, the World Shakes: Global Fallout from the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown sends shockwaves worldwide — disrupting markets, trade, tourism, and global security. Explore how Washington’s paralysis reverberates across Japan, the EU, China, India, and emerging economies.
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The Longest U.S. Government Shutdown: A 35-Day Standoff That Shook America

The 2018–2019 U.S. shutdown lasted 35 days, halting services, hurting workers, and costing billions. Discover its human and economic impact.