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US-China Relations in Early 2026: Navigating Fragile Stability Amid Economic Interdependence and Geopolitical Risks

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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Amid Election Defeats:What’s Next for Japan?

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Japan’s Upper House Election: Prolonged Instability and Its Impact on Domestic and Foreign Policy

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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs dubbed …

The U.S. Trade Deficit: How Much Does It Really Matter?

by Syed Tahir Abbas

In recent years, the United States has seen its trade deficit grow significantly, and President …

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