geopolitics

Probably not big enough to offset the drag from the old

In 2022, Scott Sweetow wrote, “Of Roadside Bombs and Drones: Putin’s Looming Insurgency Problem,” where he argued Ukraine’s fight against Russia would rely on a combination of conventional and asymmetrical insurgent tactics. Four years of combat later, we asked Scott to revisit his arguments.Image:

US president says he is ‘not happy’ with Israeli military campaign against Lebanese militant group

A sustained decline in oil prices would reverberate positively through the economy.

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress Reuters

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy Reuters

China — a technological, industrial and geopolitical force that is approaching parity with America — is underrepresented in terms of international tourism. Beijing should make the most of a recent surge in overseas visitor interest, rather than allowing the goodwill to fade as quickly as the optimis

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we discuss how war in Iran hit Asia especially hard and why structural economic problems are likely to persist, even with a peace deal in the works.

Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.