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Japan

Economic Impact of a Sakhalin Oil and LNG Supply Disruption on Japan: A Macro, Industrial, and Policy Analysis

“In-depth analysis of how a disruption in Sakhalin oil and LNG supply could impact Japan’s economy, inflation, and energy policy, with strategic recommendations for JBIC and policymakers.”
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UK Sanctions Russia’s Lukoil and Rosneft, Targets Shadow Fleet

Britain targets Russia’s oil giants and shadow fleet in new sanctions, marking a major escalation in efforts to cut Moscow’s war funding.
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Geopolitical Analysis Report

The Netherlands’ seizure of Nexperia underlines Europe’s shift toward tech sovereignty amid growing tensions with China and U.S. export control alignment.
China

🌍 Rare Earth Shock 2025: The Fragmentation of Resource Economics and the New Geopolitical Equilibrium

An in-depth economist report on the 2025 rare earth crisis—how China’s export controls and the Pentagon’s stockpile strategy are redefining global trade, finance, and Japan’s role in economic security.
US

Pentagon’s $1 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile Expansion

A Strategic Response to China's Export Controls and the New Resource GeopoliticsExecutive SummaryIn October 2025, the U....
China

Geopolitics of Rare Earths: How Resource Power Reshapes the New Cold War Economy

As U.S.–China tensions escalate, rare earths have become the silent weapon shaping a new Cold War economy. Explore how resource power, supply chain alliances, and technological decoupling are redrawing the global order.
China

China’s Port Fee Retaliation: The Rise of a “Non-Tariff Tariff” in Global Trade

China has imposed new port fees on U.S.-linked vessels, marking the start of a non-tariff trade war. Learn how this “logistics weapon” reshapes global supply chains.
US

Trump Family’s Business Expansion in Serbia and the Deal-Making with President Vučić

Trump family expands real estate in Serbia as Trump and Vučić pursue deal-making, balancing EU accession, Russian ties, and political risks.
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🌍 Greenland’s Rare Earth Frontier: Strategic Economics and Global Power Competition

Greenland’s vast rare earth deposits are reshaping global geopolitics. The U.S., EU, and China are racing to secure Arctic mineral supply chains vital for clean energy and defense industries.
Japan

On the Deck of the USS George Washington: Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi Unveil a “New Golden Age” for the U.S.–Japan Alliance

On October 28, 2025, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a historic summit aboard the USS George Washington in Yokosuka.Their powerful speeches marked the start of a “new golden age” for the U.S.–Japan alliance — blending military symbolism, strategic messaging, and rare-earth cooperation in a bold act of diplomatic theatre.
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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.
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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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The U.S. H-1B Visa Reform and Its Impact on Indian Talent

The proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee could reshape Indian talent mobility, IT industry models, remittances, and global competitiveness.