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May 14, 2025

China is shifting from an export- and investment-driven economy to one based on domestic consumption. The reason is persistent economic stagnation and a growing risk that the country will fall short of its growth targets. In the past, China could rely on its large and steadily growing population as a foundation for economic advancement, but […]

Daily Memo: Governments Weigh in on Russia-Ukraine Talks

May 13, 2025

Preparing for negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump said at a press conference that he might fly to Istanbul on May 15 for the potential...

Daily Memo: US-China Trade Deal, Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

May 12, 2025

Compromise. The United States and China agreed to slash duties on imports for an initial 90-day period following high-level talks in Geneva over the...

In Russia, a Late Night Call for Peace

May 12, 2025

In the early morning of May 11, when most Russians were fast asleep, President Vladimir Putin issued a long statement on a resolution to...

Daily Memo: US-UK Trade, Ukraine’s Spy Allegations

May 9, 2025

Deal done. The U.S. and the U.K. signed a trade deal on Thursday. According to a White House statement, the agreement will reduce U.K....

Victory Day and the Weaponization of Memory

May 9, 2025

I am currently in Prague to teach a course on geoeconomics as part of a master’s program in geopolitics at Charles University. While here,...

Daily Memo: Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Syrian Diplomacy

May 8, 2025

Direct contact. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to agree to direct talks on...

A New Reality in the India-Pakistan Conflict

May 8, 2025

India and Pakistan this week became the only nuclear powers to engage in a significant conventional military conflict with one another, but there are...

Daily Memo: US-China Talks, US-Houthi Ceasefire

May 7, 2025

Trade negotiations. The U.S. and China will hold trade talks in Switzerland on May 9-12. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will represent Beijing, while...

Red Alert: India Strikes Pakistan

May 6, 2025

On May 6, India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the April 22 militant attack on Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians...

Daily Memo: German Politics, Israeli Attack Plans

May 6, 2025

Surprise result. Friedrich Merz, who was expected to take over the German chancellorship after winning the election in February, failed to secure enough parliamentary...