The deterrence needed to prevent World War III
In hindsight, wars often look as if they were inevitable. Tensions were building up. National ambitions were clashing. Mutual fears and suspicions were growing. Historical grievances were simmering.
Recent Developments and News in Asia
Businesses Are Already Girding for Next Phase of the U.S.-China Trade War
If not for the trade war between the world’s two largest economies, Easy Signs would now be hiring dozens of workers at its factory in Allentown, Pa. It would be readying plans to build a second plant somewhere out West — Salt Lake City was a contender — generating another 100 jobs.
Thai growth quickens in second quarter on higher consumption, tourism
Thailand's economic growth strengthened in the second quarter due to higher consumption, tourism and exports, official data showed on Monday, and the government narrowed its full-year growth forecast range.
Is China conducting ‘gray zone’ warfare for Russia?
In October 2023, damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia knocked it out for six months. Suspicion quickly fell upon a Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-flagged container ship called the Newnew Polar Bear.
To fix Starbucks, incoming CEO Brian Niccol will have to tackle its mobile app problem
It's become a familiar sight at Starbucks cafes: a counter crowded with mobile orders, frustrated customers waiting for the drinks they ordered and overwhelmed baristas trying to keep up with it all.
How protectionism helps, not hurts, developing nations
State intervention has made a comeback. States have, in one way or another, always intervened in markets to develop specific industries and push innovation. But there has been a renaissance since the 2010s, particularly with respect to industrial and trade policy.