Oil-dependent economies in the Gulf are looking to Chinese tech firms to drive technological progress in the region. Contrary to the narrative that Beijing is imposing its “digital model” on Gulf states, Chinese firms have adapted their strategies to adhere to the local political and regulatory realities in Gulf nations.

Longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window. Nearly every major American relationship in Asia is heading for rockier shoals.

During Trump’s first term, Beijing scrambled to react. It is determined not to repeat that.

Trump’s history with China suggests a willingness to pair tough public posturing with pragmatic dealmaking, a strategy that could define his artificial intelligence (AI) policy.

A conversation on the current political situation in South Korea, what will happen with the constitutional court on Yoon’s impeachment case, how this will impact the Korean peninsula and U.S.-ROK alliance, and more.

Yoon’s martial law decree lasted only three hours, but the ramifications for his political future and the country’s political divide will go on much longer.