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• The New Geography of America’s China Dependence
  October 19, 2026
  Introduction In a factory in northern Vietnam, Foxconn assembles electronics worth billions of dollars for export to the United States and Europe. On paper, the goods are Vietnamese. In reality, most of their components
• Can Turkey and Pakistan defend Saudi Arabia from the Houthis?
  October 19, 2026
  Turkey and Pakistan’s promise of rapid military support for Saudi Arabia faces a more urgent test after weekend attacks on Riyadh’s international airport killed 12 people and forced its closure. Turning that
• Central Asians Studying Chinese In Ever Greater Numbers – Analysis
  October 19, 2026
  Key Takeaways: A growing number of Central Asians are learning Chinese rather than Russian or English. Many see Chinese as the language of the future, and knowing it will help them find work with the growing number of
• Five Reasons Why Russia Should Arm The Taliban
  October 19, 2026
  The fact that Russia arming the Taliban is now a plausible scenario speaks to each side’s pragmatism in moving beyond their difficult Soviet-era past in pursuit of mutual interests. The visit of Russia’s foreign spy
• UNHCR: Iran deported over 492,000 Afghans this year
  October 16, 2026
  More than 492,000 Afghans have been deported from Iran since the beginning of 2026, accounting for 85% of all Afghan returns from the country this year, according to new figures from the UN refugee agency. In a report
• Pakistan rejects Mujahid’s remarks, demands action against TTP
  October 16, 2026
  Pakistan rejected remarks by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid criticizing Islamabad, saying Taliban authorities should address the presence of the Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan rather than focus on Pakistan’s
• La Chine est-elle le nouveau centre du monde ?
  October 16, 2026
  En 1858, Karl Marx avait prédit l’ascension de l’Asie au rang de centre du capitalisme. Aujourd’hui, la Chine confirme sa prophétie en occupant une position dominante dans l’économie mondiale (19,9% du PIB
• Le crépuscule d’un empire : l’illusion du repli stratégique dans le Pacifique occidental
  October 16, 2026
  Introduction : Le point d’inflexion géopolitique de 2026 — Rééquilibrer les coûts et le pouvoir dans un système hégémonique unipolaire Plus de trois décennies après la fin de la Guerre froide, les
• Between Deficit And Dialogue: Seeking Balance In Europe-China Relations – Analysis
  October 16, 2026
  Key Takeaways: Data for the first half of 2026 show that the Chinese economy maintains moderate growth while simultaneously facing structural challenges. China’s GDP grew by 4.7% (year-on-year) in the first half of
• A Bab al-Mandab Saga: From Assab to Perim; All Has a Base, None Has a Plan. Part II
  October 16, 2026
  The geopolitical aspects of Bab-al-Mandab extends way beyond any narrow view, both historically and contemporarily. So, before the next “maritime security initiative” arrives, ask the 4 main questions the brochure