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(Analysis) In the global race for technological supremacy, semiconductors have emerged as the most critical asset. These tiny chips power everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence (AI) systems and advanced military equipment. But behind China’s rise as a manufacturing powerhouse lies a glaring vulnerability: its deep reliance on the West and its allies—Taiwan, Japan, South […]
Russia is seeking to woo African countries this weekend at a summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, with President Vladimir Putin promising the continent “total support”. Facing isolation in the West following its full-scale offensive against Ukraine, Moscow has tried to build new partnerships across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, promoting itself […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised significant concerns about the global public debt situation as it prepares for its annual meetings in Washington D.C. starting October 21, 2024. The IMF projects that global public debt will exceed $100 trillion by the end of 2024, reaching approximately 93% of global GDP. This milestone marks a […]