A senior U.S. official urged Washington and Tokyo to deepen defense and economic ties, saying a closer, more capable alliance is essential to bolster regional deterrence and safeguard stability across the Asia‑Pacific
South Asia Notes probes mounting tensions between India and the United States, spotlighting fresh trade skirmishes and strategic rifts that put Washington and New Delhi’s “partnership of the century” narrative under serious strain
For a fleeting moment – a staged handshake and a shared smile at the BRICS summit – Xi and Modi seemed to reopen a channel of dialogue. But the optics masked deeper strategic fissures: Asia’s nuclear-armed rivals remain sharply divided over borders, spheres of influence, and the very future of regional security
Asian stocks tumbled as a fresh wave of risk aversion swept markets: oil prices surged, investors were spooked by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and capital flowed out of equities into traditional safe-haven assets
Intra-Asia trade is evolving amid rising geopolitical tensions, shifting from challenge to opportunity. Businesses are navigating new dynamics, unlocking growth potential in one of the world’s most critical trade regions.
Breakingviews reports that the escalating US-China tech war risks trapping Asian allies in a strategic bind, forcing them to choose sides amid rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.