Brandon Daniel OGU
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Democratic Insurgents Are Winning on Economics, Not Culture
The Rise of Outsider Candidates Recent Democratic congressional primaries have delivered a string of victories for progressive insurgents backed by figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. While…
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U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models
Reversal of Export Controls The Commerce Department lifted restrictions on all of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models on Tuesday, allowing the company to bring its most powerful technologies back online. Consequently,…
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The US, Canada, and Mexico Begin Bumpy Negotiations to Renew North American Trade Pact
High Stakes in Regional Trade The United States, Canada, and Mexico have officially begun negotiations to renew their regional trade pact, the USMCA. The stakes are incredibly high, as the…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Host Wedding at Madison Square Garden
A Highly Anticipated Weekend Event Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly hosting their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday night. A law enforcement official briefed on the security…
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Turkey’s Search for a Middle East Order
Managing Regional Disorder Turkey is rapidly reemerging as a central actor in the Middle East, although not as the neo-Ottoman empire its domestic rhetoric often suggests. Surrounded by wars and…
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Venezuela Health Minister Says Around 235 People Dead and 4,300 Injured in Catastrophic Earthquakes
Devastation and Rescue Efforts Venezuelans are desperately searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck the northern areas of the country. According to Health Minister…
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US Assures India Over AI ‘Kill Switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ Expands in Bid to Counter China
US Assurances to India on AI Access The United States assured India that future artificial intelligence models will not be cut off, following Washington’s abrupt ban on Anthropic’s advanced models…
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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Election Executive Order Seeking to Create a Federal Voter List
The Judicial Ruling on the Executive Order U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who…
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Asia’s Shaky Food Supply Shudders as ‘Super’ El Nino Arrives
The Arrival of a Super El Nino The El Nino climate phenomenon has officially started to form over the Pacific Ocean, bringing severe heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Currently, the…
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US Anthropic Ban is Best Advert for Chinese AI
Bankers working for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong were recently shut off from using artificial intelligence models from Anthropic. Consequently, both banks pulled the plug based on…
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‘China Opportunity 2.0’: Li Qiang Calls for Revisal of Western Narrative at Summer Davos
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that the western narrative of “China Shock 2.0” is not grounded in facts and should instead be phrased as “China Opportunity 2.0”. Speaking…
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Why Do We Have Government Regulations, and How Can We Improve Them?
The Foundations of Regulatory Intervention Debates over government regulation are a recurring feature of economic policy. Critics often argue that rules can be overly burdensome and slow down innovation. However,…
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As Vance Meets Top Iranian Officials in Switzerland, Trump Threatens Tehran from Afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland. Tehran took offense at social media and news comments by President Donald…
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China’s Universities Cut 12,000 ‘Obsolete’ Degrees Amid Race to Embrace AI Era
China’s universities are undertaking a massive reshuffling of their academic offerings to better align higher education with the nation’s development goals. Consequently, institutions are culling thousands of so-called obsolete degrees…
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Vance Heads to Peace Talks After Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Vice President JD Vance headed to peace talks in Switzerland on Saturday. Consequently, this signals renewed efforts to keep an agreement signed by President Trump on track. However, Iranian security…
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Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset the surging costs of memory and storage chips. Chief Executive Tim Cook stated in an exclusive interview that these price…
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PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
The United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia. Consequently, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory…
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AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists
While much of military AI globally focuses on autonomous weapons and large language models, Beijing is pursuing a quieter transformation. A new study suggests China is embedding artificial intelligence in the…
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How China and Russia could team up to shift global science ‘centre of gravity’
Cooperation between China and Russia on science and technology could help stop US isolation. Furthermore, it allows the international science community to return to normalcy amid geopolitical tensions. This collaboration offers…
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday to end the war, call for the dilution of highly enriched uranium, and waive U.S.-backed sanctions. This historic initial agreement…
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US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China
Lawmakers and witnesses at a congressional hearing warned that the United States must ensure the next chapter of artificial intelligence innovation is written in America rather than China. Therefore, Tim…
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Going for gold: central banks expand bullion holdings as US dollar’s dominance wavers
Central banks will rapidly expand their gold holdings. Consequently, the global dominance of the US dollar will significantly fade within five years. The World Gold Council reported this ongoing de-dollarisation trend.…
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China declares branch of ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ as official party doctrine
China’s ruling Communist Party announced a new branch of President Xi Jinping’s political thought. Therefore, this new doctrine emphasizes governing the party with strict discipline and unified leadership. Additionally, it…
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China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying new air defense systems. Consequently, Norinco is exhibiting these products at the Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for these specific defense solutions is…
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China Sees First Retail Sales Drop in Over 3 Years, Prompting Talk of Stimulus
China reported sluggish retail sales figures in May. Consequently, this highlighted persistent weakness in domestic demand. Therefore, analysts predict the deployment of additional stimulus measures to address the widening imbalance.…
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Justice Department Decision to Allow Paramount Deal Surprised Staff Investigators
The Justice Department closed an investigation into Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Furthermore, senior leadership made this sudden decision before concerned career staffers could object. Consequently, the federal government…
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Deal Is Reached to End Iran War and Trump Orders Stop to US Naval Blockade
The United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement to end the war. Therefore, the strategic Strait of Hormuz will reopen. This decision offers great relief for the global…
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Trump’s Name is Gone From the Kennedy Center’s Facade After Court Rulings
President Donald Trump’s name no longer appears on the Kennedy Center’s facade. Matt Floca, the venue’s executive director, confirmed this compliance to a federal court on Saturday. Consequently, workers removed…
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Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Pakistan stated that the agreement to end the war with Iran is closer than ever. Additionally, President Donald Trump assured that the document would be signed this Sunday. Therefore, the…
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Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After the War II
Germany and Japan are rebuilding their militaries. Furthermore, they are actively strengthening their bilateral ties. Therefore, their cooperation will increase during the upcoming G7 summit in Evian, France. In addition,…