The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior ministers are establishing "No 10 North" in Manchester, a new Downing Street branch intended as a dominant economic driver. While welcomed, civil servants express concerns over relocation and the initiative's permanence.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources think tank issued a report calling the Philippines' territorial claims in the South China Sea "unlawful" expansions, days before the 10th anniversary of a ruling that invalidated Beijing's claims.
Relatório do Future of Life Institute avalia nove empresas de IA, com Anthropic obtendo a melhor nota geral (C+), mas o setor falha em combater ameaças existenciais e riscos de uso indevido.
A Chinese think tank, SCSPI, reported that the expansion of Philippine military bases open to US troops has been slower than anticipated. The bases, part of the EDCA agreement, are seen by China as a strategic move to counter its influence in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
South Korea's industry ministry has denied rumors about establishing a government-led think tank to manage profits from chipmakers' AI boom. The ministry called the claims false and threatened action against misinformation.
A study by the Takshashila Institution questions the quality of Chinese weapons, cautioning against assumptions of uniform poor quality. It suggests a disaggregated assessment is needed, noting that while some systems perform well, reliability and support issues hinder export ambitions. Beijing's future may depend on retaining existing customers, with exports impacting India's security.
The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is advocating for state lawmakers to introduce harsher penalties for protest-related crimes, classifying them as felony "civil terrorism" offenses, sparking concerns among legal experts about chilling effects on public demonstrations.
A Washington-based report warns China is rapidly closing the innovation gap with the US in the commercial space sector, backed by strong state support, with projections of the global space economy exceeding $1 trillion in the next decade.
Despite a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, an expert from CASS’ National Institute for Global Strategy, Zhao, expresses pessimism about the future of US-China relations, citing unresolved structural forces.
A Beijing-based report indicates the South China Sea remains the US military's most critical strategic theatre, predicting increasingly aggressive operations despite a potential second Trump administration or other global hotspots. US freedom-of-navigation operations in the disputed waters were fewer in 2024 and last year compared to 2023 and 2022.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest this could impact nuclear stability in Northeast Asia.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest such a move could destabilize Northeast Asia more than US troop reductions.
Un rapporto di TEHA Group ed Erion rivela che il 75,5% delle imprese italiane intende mantenere o aumentare gli impegni di sostenibilità. La transizione sostenibile è vista come un fattore di competitività globale e solidità creditizia.
Il sociologo Frank Furedi, nel suo saggio "I confini contano", sostiene la necessità di riscoprire l'arte di tracciare frontiere in un'epoca di globalizzazione e politiche identitarie, criticando la tendenza a considerare i confini come reazionari.
Il think tank Ecco chiede di non sospendere il sistema europeo Ets e di usare i 18 miliardi di euro di proventi delle aste per finanziare la transizione energetica, la competitività industriale e la sicurezza energetica in Italia, criticando l'uso attuale dei fondi.
Bilal Erdoğan, Rize Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi'nin düzenlediği THINK TANK Projesi'nde uluslararası öğrencilerin Türkiye'nin ihracatına ve gönüllü elçiliğine katkısını vurguladı. Afrika ile ilişkilerin önemine de değindi.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-day US visit, describing it as "beyond expectations." She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential US senators and representatives.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-stop US visit. She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential senators and representatives in Washington.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-stop US visit, describing it as "beyond expectations." She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential US senators and representatives.
MCC Brussels, a right-wing think tank with ties to Viktor Orbán, has been suspended from the EU's Transparency Register for failing to disclose financial information and funding sources. The suspension could limit its access to EU institutions and policy discussions.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's capacity to strike Australia will increase substantially over the next decade, posing a strategic challenge. This includes interdicting trade, severing communications, cyber operations, and naval power projection.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's missile capabilities pose a growing threat to Australia, with new long-range and hypersonic weapons increasing Beijing's capacity for direct strikes. The report assesses China's military build-up, not its intentions, highlighting the need for informed public discussion.
China has arrested a U.S. citizen, Min Zin, who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The detention occurred on June 3 at Kunming airport, with sources citing the sensitivity of the case. The U.S. State Department confirmed awareness and is providing consular assistance.
