Introduction: Basketball in the Midst of Geopolitics In recent years, China-US relations have been defined by trade wars, tech rivalries, and diplomatic friction. Yet, amid these tensions, the NBA has emerged as an unlikely cultural…
Why China Is (Still) Not Interested in a ‘G2’ The concept of a "G2"—a U.S.-China partnership to lead global governance—has been debated for years. Despite occasional U.S. overtures, China remains firmly opposed. Amid rising tensions…
The world's most consequential and fraught relationship is breathing again. After years of spiralling tensions, diplomatic deep freezes, and economic body blows, the air between Washington and Beijing has shifted. But this change in temperature…
A New, Uneasy Calm in US-China Tensions In the grand theatre of global geopolitics, the relationship between Washington and Beijing is the headline act. For years, the script has been one of escalating drama: a…
Why Rare Earth Minerals Matter to Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump repeatedly labeled rare earth minerals a "national security priority," pushing policies to reduce U.S. reliance on China. But what makes these elements—like neodymium…
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Forces U.S. to Seek Alternatives In the high-stakes battle for tech and military supremacy, rare earth elements (REEs) have become a geopolitical linchpin. These 17 minerals—critical for smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs),…
