Geopolitics

Exclusive news, analysis and commentary on foreign trends and developments that will affect US investors.

Social Media

TikTok Restored Services in the US. Now What?

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After a brief blackout period from late Saturday, TikTok began restoring services to US users on Sunday morning.

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Social Media

The TikTok Ban Looms But Nobody Can Agree On What That Means

The clock is ticking on TikTok. Or is it? And if it is, whose hand is on the alarm setting as of this morning?

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International Economics

Increased Geopolitical Tensions Are Taking a Toll on Global Companies

With military conflict continuing across the globe, and the world’s superpowers locked in a stare-down, it’s not easy being a global business

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International Economics

Does a Popular Internet Router Pose a National Security Threat?

If similar cases are a guide, the US has given equal weight to both known and hypothetical threats to national security.

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Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia Pulls Back as Trump Reemerges on World Stage

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Saudi Arabia’s Mammoth Public Investment Fund Turns Inward Just As One of the Country’s Top Allies Reclaims the White House.

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Geopolitics

US Mulls Export Bans on AI Software to China

The US worries that models like ChatGPT could allow China to launch cyberattacks or even design biological weapons.

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Geopolitics

Superyacht Sales Fall Due to Lack of Russian Oligarch Customers

Bottlenecked supply problems and a dearth of buyers resulted in 2023 sales falling 35% since 2021.

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Geopolitics

Crypto, Oil Markets In Flux With Growing Conflict in the Middle East

Both asset classes could continue to swing wildly as the latest aggression in the region reverberates throughout the world.

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Artificial Intelligence

Mexico is Quietly Becoming an AI-Hardware Manufacturing Hub

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With AI on the mind, US tech heavyweights are are urging Taiwan-based contract manufacturers to move production facilities to Mexico.

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Geopolitics

My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

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International Economics

The EU Steps Up Pressure on Cushy Caribbean ‘Golden Passports’

So-called “golden passports” for five Caribbean countries are under increasing political pressure from the EU, according to Bloomberg.

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Industrials

Maersk Reroutes Ships Amid Middle East Conflict

Maersk announced all vessels due to sail through the Red Seas will be rerouted around Africa following attacks from Yemeni rebels.

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Geopolitics

UN Agency Wants More Meat Production, Less Climate Impact

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The UN wants poor nations to ramp up meat production for to address malnutrition, and developed nations to cut back.

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Geopolitics

Ukrainian Grain Shipments Are Insurable Again

The Ukrainian government struck a deal with insurers on Wednesday to provide affordable insurance to ships carrying grain out of the country.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Biden-Xi: An Elaborately Choreographed Thaw

With so much amiss between the U.S. and China (the pandemic, the “balloon incident,” China’s opposing views on the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Gaza…

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Geopolitics

Rich, Developing Nations Clash Over UN Climate Damage Fund

Discussions among countries broke down during their fourth round of talks about a pivotal green initiative from the United Nations.

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