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Africa Politics

The Geopolitical Undertones of Biden’s New Africa Strategy

US' geopolitical rivalry on the African continent, particularly when it comes to China and Russia is clearly visible in Biden’s new much-anticipated Africa strategy. Michael Asiedu, 26 September 2022Russian versionOn 8 August,…

iGlobenewsSeptember 26, 2022

Asia Pacific Security USA & Canada

Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Marks the “New Normal” in the Taiwan Straits

Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan with her son despite words of warning from the White House. The cost to the US taxpayer of this visit amounts to c. USD 90 million.…

iGlobenewsAugust 16, 2022

Asia Pacific Politics

Sri Lanka: Problems in Paradise

Sri Lanka, the oldest democracy in Asia, is in a state of emergency. After the wave of protests because of soaring prices and shortages of fuel and essential goods turned…

iGlobenewsJune 17, 2022

Asia Pacific Environment

Japan v. Its Neighbors: Japan to Release 1.4 Million Tons of Radioactive Fukushima Wastewater into the Pacific

Japan’s controversial decision to release contaminated nuclear wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean is being opposed by ROK, China and other neighboring countries. The impact on marine life is…

iGlobenewsMay 9, 2022

Asia Pacific Sports

The Beijing 2022 Olympics – Is it Time to Reform the IOC?

The opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics was a splendid spectacle and an impressive display of China’s global soft power. While China and the IOC insist it is a global…

iGlobenewsFebruary 15, 2022

China Economics/Finance

China’s E-Yuan: A Model for Currency Control and Independence?

The People’s Republic of China is one step away from introducing the digital yuan as a tool to boost and control its economy. Beijing is actively testing the e-CNY: an…

iGlobenewsJanuary 7, 2022

Africa Health

COVID Vaccines: Africa Needs A New Approach

In the face of the new Omicron variant, the question of vaccine inequity between rich and poor countries has risen to the top of the global agenda. Africa needs a…

iGlobenewsDecember 4, 2021

China Economics/Finance

China’s Evergrande: Real Estate Or Real Bubble?

Despite meeting its interest payment deadlines on two of its bonds on 10 November, Evergrande is on the brink of a default crisis that threatens to further damage the Chinese…

iGlobenewsNovember 19, 2021

EU/Europe Politics Russia & CIS

Interview With Professor Gerhard Mangott: EU-Russian Security And Energy Relations 2021

Professor Gerhard Mangott shares his views on the current state of EU-Russian relations, the current EU gas crisis and the role of the EU Commission, the US and its NATO…

iGlobenewsOctober 28, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen via video link in Beijing

China Economics/Finance EU/Europe

Sanctions Put EU-China Investment Deal In Jeopardy

The tit-for-tat sanctions between the EU and China in March could threaten a recently announced investment deal. Some in the EU are pressing for it to take more of a…

iGlobenewsApril 30, 2021

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