International trade
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The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose the fragility of global energy security. This narrow maritime passage remains one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints for international…
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Confusion over UK sanctions on Russia undermines a Western response that was already too slow and half-hearted
Confusion surrounding the United Kingdom’s sanctions policy toward Russia has weakened an already fragile Western response. Public uncertainty over whether London planned to tighten or ease restrictions created mixed signals…
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APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy achieved a solid 3.3 percent growth in 2025, successfully exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent. However, recent analysis warns that this momentum is beginning to fade.…
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Navigating uncertainty in US-ROK economic ties
En: Think TanksThe economic relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is entering a volatile phase. A recent analysis by the Brookings Institution explores how a U.S. Supreme…