The Iran war is worsening the US energy problem and threatening its AI infrastructure. China, by contrast, is using its robust energy base to secure decisive advantages in the global AI race.
By Björn Ognibeni
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People’s Republic. Today’s edition examines Beijing’s growing pressure on Taiwan and the island’s struggle with identity, cohesion and political direction.
By Redaktion Table
Germany’s raw materials partnerships with Mongolia and Kazakhstan, now 15 years old, have yielded hardly any meaningful results. The reasons lie on both sides: unrealistic expectations and strong competition from China.
By Jakob Kullik and Yilmaz Akkoyun
Climate change, rising energy demand, and geopolitical tensions are threatening energy security in ASEAN+3. A stable energy supply is becoming a macroeconomic necessity for the region.
By Yasuto Watanabe
Development and security are not opposites, writes UN Deputy Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraj, but rather mutually reinforcing policy areas. Development aid must therefore be adequately funded.
By Kanni Wignaraja
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is intended to strengthen Europe's industry in the face of China's economic policies: a step in the right direction, according to two researchers at the Kiel Institute. However, to have a real impact, it needs broader reach and a more focused sectoral strategy.
By Johannes Binder and Finn Ole Semrau
China met its growth target in 2025. But to secure future growth, infrastructure investment will need to be ramped up significantly.
By Yu Yongding
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors based in the People’s Republic of China. Today’s edition looks at how companies obtain crucial economic information in a tightly regulated media environment.
By Redaktion Table
Immigration from India to Germany has more than doubled since 2020. The changing composition of migrants and an unregulated recruitment system pose risks to the labor market and social acceptance.
By David Kipp and Seeta Sharma
Trump is pressuring Cuba through tactics such as an energy blockade. Xi Jinping could use this model against Taiwan to take over the island without military intervention from other countries.
By Brahma Chellaney
