Regions
Asia Pacific
Taiwan US chip expansion will be profitable but risky
Taiwan hopes for a deal with Washington over tariffs imposed despite its key role in US reshoring of chip supply chains
TaiwanASEAN states will face tough choices in trade talks
The regional group affirmed its commitment to engaging in dialogue with Washington about the US tariffs
ASEANLatin America
Latin American wildlife trafficking poses wider risks
A new report seeks to highlight the extent of wildlife trafficking in the region
Latin AmericaUS-Mexican tensions over water access will endure
The US president has accused Mexico of stealing water from Texan farmers
MexicoMiddle East / Africa
Nigerian Senate case spotlights gender equity concerns
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment
NigeriaNorth Africa will seek US trade privileges
The tariff pause is a welcome relief for Tunis, while Cairo and Rabat are looking to pursue trade talks with Washington
North AfricaEurope
Challenges will persist for German military
Despite a major surge in investment, Germany’s military continues to suffer from long-standing troubles
GermanyChinese ties could expose EU in talks with Trump
The EU and China are reportedly in talks to potentially remove tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
EURussia/CIS
Black Sea deal unlikely without Russian concessions
The outlines of a US-brokered agreement for a ceasefire in the Black Sea were agreed last month
RussiaEstonia’s Russian minority will come under pressure
Parliament adopted a law pressuring the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church to sever ties with Moscow
EstoniaNorth America
US rural regions face rising mental health challenges
US farmers and ranchers face new instances of geopolitical stress that are contributing to mental health pressures
United StatesTaiwan US chip expansion will be profitable but risky
Taiwan hopes for a deal with Washington over tariffs imposed despite its key role in US reshoring of chip supply chains
Taiwan