India could face renewed trade uncertainty as the administration of US President Donald Trump considers whether to use new sanctions powers targeting countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said President Trump was expected to make a determination within roughly 10 days, putting India’s energy relationship with Russia and its broader trade negotiation…
Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Global Power Struggle Artificial intelligence has become one of the most important battlegrounds in the relationship between the United States and China. What began as a competition among technology companies to build smarter software has developed into a broader contest involving national security, economic growth, scientific research, semiconductor manufacturin…
The Group of Seven has agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and refined petroleum products through the International Energy Agency in an attempt to ease severe pressure on global energy markets, with a substantial quantity of diesel to be released within the first 20 days. The decision comes as governments confront exceptionally tight fuel supplies, elevated diesel price…
The strategic map of the Middle East is beginning to change again. After decades of maintaining a large military and diplomatic presence across the region, the United States is signaling that it may be ready to reduce at least part of its military footprint once the war with Iran comes to an end. At the same time, Turkey is positioning itself for a larger role in regional security, diplomacy and …
The phrase “World War III” has moved from the vocabulary of science fiction and strategic speculation into everyday geopolitical discussion. Wars are being fought simultaneously in several regions. Nuclear powers are directly involved in some of them. The United States and China are competing over technology, trade, military power and influence. Russia's war against Ukraine has entered its fifth …
The most important artificial intelligence conversation this week may not be taking place inside a Silicon Valley laboratory or at a technology conference. It is happening across one of the world’s most difficult geopolitical divides. The United States and China have discussed creating a new mechanism for notifying each other about serious artificial intelligence incidents that could have nationa…
