China
Film
Blast Off: The Success of Chinese Short Dramas
Chinese micro-dramas, driven by social media, captivating twists and low-cost production, have revolutionised short-form storytelling. Challenges remain in sustaining their novelty amidst growing competition.
US-China
The Battle for Influence in the Pacific
The Pacific region has become a focal point of strategic competition between Australia and China, as both nations vie for influence through aid, infrastructure investments, and diplomatic initiatives, reshaping regional dynamics.
WORLD
Venezuela Busts Foreigners Before Maduro’s Inauguration
Venezuela’s disputed election results sparked protests, international division, and widespread arrests, including foreign nationals and opposition figures, as President Maduro prepares for his controversial third-term inauguration.
BUSINESS
The 51st State: Denmark Responds to Trump’s Arctic Ambitions
Denmark doubles down on Arctic defence as Trump renews bid for Greenland control, while independence calls grow louder.
US-China
Tech Titans: The US-China Rivalry Shaping Our Future
The US-China rivalry for technological leadership spans AI, quantum computing, and 5G, with both nations driving innovation while vying for dominance in industries critical to global power and security.
Popular
Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA
Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.
Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic
Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms
Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.
Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking
Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.
It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics
Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.
