Freddie Ponton | This key region is now prone to instability as US strengthens ties with Armenia and whilst sanctioning both Georgia and Azerbaijan.
ASIA FILES
The 21st century world order changing in ways which the previous generation could not have easily imagined. One of the primary factors in the current transition from a unipolar world order to a multipolar world order - is the emergence of the continent of Asia as an economic and geopolitical tiger. Leading the charge for the new plurality in international relations is China, followed by India, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Asean group members. Follow 21WIRE's Asia Files for key news, insights and though-provoking features on this up-and-coming global regional powerhouse...
South Caucasus Instability and New Battle for the ‘Middle Corridor’
China Isn’t Panicking Over Trump, As Tariffs Could Backfire
Asia Times | IMF believes Trump’s tariffs could end up hurting US economy more than China.
US Missile Shield Failing Against China, Russia and North Korea
Gabriel Honrada | Outdated U.S. systems and limited interceptor capability have causes U.S. to fall way behind Asia and Russian defense architecture.
Trump 2.0: Unable to Tame Inflation, His Trade War May Backfire – Starting with Asia
21WIRE | While Asia is bracing for impact, the largest risk here might be to the United States itself.
China Hits Jackpot: World’s Largest Gold Deposit Found, Worth Over $80 Billion
Science Alert | Another boon for BRICS?
Trump vs China: Asia Braces Itself for Tariff Wars, More Saber Rattling
21WIRE | The problem with Trump’s tariff-heavy response to Washington’s new number one boogeyman, China.
BRICS Coin – The Unit vs The Dollar
Blake Lovewell | A brief overview of the key building blocks of the BRICS financial system including the ‘Unit’.
Why the World’s Largest Democracy Isn’t Buying ‘Freedom of Speech’ US-style
Kanwal Sibal | The United States are trying to weaponize the global information space – starting with implementing a new global censorship regime.
Pre-emptive Strike: Will China Dump Dollars When U.S. Fed Eases Interest Rates?
21WIRE | Beijing may see the prudence in lowering its exposure to US debt in the event that Washington continues to escalate over Taiwan.
McGovern: ‘A U.S. Two-Front War and Tactical Nukes Are a Real Possibility Now’
Neutrality Studies | Will a desperate Biden administration resort to a desperate move to try and rescue its abysmal failure in Ukraine ahead of the November election?
REVEALED: The Coming Tectonic Shift in Global Currency Markets
21WIRE | The impact on the Chinese Yuan could be significant, with some analysts predicting its value will go up in next 12 months.
SPIEF 2024 – Marking the Rise of a Global South Century and Decline of Western Economies
George Eliason | All indicators now show a clear shift in the international system, away from unipolar Atlanticist hegemony – to a new and more dynamic multipolar global order.
A Multipolar Order: What the Non-Aligned Movement (Supported by Putin) Stands For
21WIRE | Highlights from the NAM Summit, January 15-20 in Uganda’s capital of Kampala.
‘The Era of Western Economic Dominance is Over’
21WIRE | Eurasian leaders cite the US abuse of the dollar with sanctions as main driver of the new global financial playing field.
China Has Replaced US as Gulf Oil Monarchies’ Main Economic Partner
21WIRE | With China the dominant economic buyer in the Middle East – the world’s power structure will begin to shift even more.
Glenn Diesen: Multipolarism vs The ‘Rules Based’ International Order
Neutrality Studies | What will become of the EU, NATO and the post-WWII world order?
SUNDAY SCREENING: Black Holes of Yamal (2021)
SUNDAY SCREENING | Uncovering the secrets of one of Asia’s most incredible geological mystery.
India’s Russian Oil imports Surpass US, Saudi, UAE and Iraq Combined
21WIRE | US and EU sanctions are further damaging the financial hegemony of US dollar.
Biden Orders Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Into Disputed South China Sea
21WIRE | A desperate Biden has just ordered this top US military asset into a potential conflict zone in order to provoke China.
Strategy of Tension: Japan Rearms Under Pressure from Washington
Sara Flounders | Another wake-up call for the Anti-War movement. But is anyone listening?