As the US-China rivalry continues to reshape global alignments, an emerging feature of today’s multipolar world is the rise of middle powers pursuing strategic autonomy. Among the most sophisticated practitioners of this balancing act are Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rather than aligning rigidly with Washington or Beijing, both countries are leveraging relationships … Read more
As Southeast Asia becomes one of the central theaters of great power competition, few countries face as complex a balancing act as Vietnam. Geographically tethered to China yet strategically drawn to US partnerships, Vietnam has crafted a uniquely pragmatic strategy in navigating the US-China rivalry—one informed by historical memory, economic opportunity, and geopolitical caution. Vietnam’s … Read more
While the diplomatic spotlight often focuses on high-profile summits and military posturing, the most immediate impact of the US-China rivalry is unfolding in global markets—in the decisions of traders, investors, supply chain managers, and CEOs worldwide. As the world’s two largest economies recalibrate their relationship, global financial systems are absorbing the shockwaves in complex and … Read more
While Washington and Brussels debate how best to counter China’s rise, Beijing has been quietly and steadily expanding its influence across two of the most dynamic and strategically vital regions of the Global South: Latin America and Africa. From trade and infrastructure to AI and digital governance, China’s engagement is reshaping the global order in … Read more
While US-China tensions dominate headlines in Washington and Beijing, a quieter, equally significant competition is unfolding across Latin America. With AI now at the center of the next wave of geopolitical influence, China is moving aggressively to expand its AI footprint in the region — through technology exports, digital infrastructure deals, and emerging AI governance … Read more
It’s no longer just about technology. The global AI race in 2025 is a contest over economic power, military advantage, and even the future of global norms. From Wall Street to Beijing’s surveillance grid, from African digital corridors to military simulation labs, AI now sits at the center of 21st century geopolitical rivalry. It influences … Read more
As the US-China rivalry expands beyond trade wars and tech, the real battle for global influence is unfolding across the Global South — here’s where both powers are putting their money From Africa to Latin America to Southeast Asia, Washington and Beijing are racing to expand their economic and strategic footprints. But who is actually … Read more
As Washington and Beijing compete for global influence, smaller nations are finding ways to leverage the rivalry for diplomatic, economic, and strategic gains The US-China rivalry is often framed as a clash of superpowers. But beneath this great power competition, many smaller countries are quietly leveraging the moment to extract better trade deals, diversify diplomatic … Read more
Beneath the headlines of summits and “stabilization” efforts, dangerous undercurrents in the US-China relationship continue to build — here are five key risks the mainstream media rarely discusses While the Biden-Xi meetings have dominated headlines this year — and both sides now talk openly about managing “responsible competition” — the reality is that multiple high-stakes … Read more
Amid rising global competition between the US and China, Latin American nations are quietly reshaping trade partnerships, diversifying markets, and leveraging great power rivalry to their advantage. Why Latin America’s Trade Deals Are Caught in the US-China Rivalry As US-China tensions intensify in 2025 — from chip wars to sanctions to AI standards — an … Read more