Quad continues its outreach to ASEAN, helps build its future
September 27, 2024
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Time to take Putin’s nuclear threats more seriously
Vladimir Putin has spoken several times about using nuclear weapons since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
China’s $142bn bank injection to entice global investors
For global investors who have been wary of China’s economic prospects in recent years, news of the government considering a substantial US$142 billion injection into its largest state banks could mark a major turning point.
Don’t let Putin make the Ukraine war rules
On September 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the US for a week of activities including a meeting with US President Joe Biden and Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Zelensky has said he will present his “plan for victory” in the Ukraine war.
EU is becoming too obsessed with defense
A new team of 26 leaders has been appointed to the European Commission, reflecting a carefully crafted balance of political ideologies and member states. Each will take on a different portfolio, from democracy to agriculture to innovation.
