Asia Pacific
Pakistan will struggle to focus on economic reforms
The government is trying to implement economic reforms while contending with heightened social and political tensions
PakistanRussian reliance on China for dual-use goods will rise
China emerged as a key supplier of dual-use goods to Russia following the imposition of Western sanctions in 2022
RussiaEswatini will likely stick with Taiwan over China
Eswatini remains the only country in Africa that refuses to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan
SwazilandTrump trade policy will look beyond simply tariffs
Donald Trump's cabinet choices appear to have given Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick responsibility for trade and tariffs
United StatesRow risks becoming major distraction in Philippines
Tensions between President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to rise
PhilippinesProspects for China in 2025
China’s leader faces challenges ranging from ensuring his military’s loyalty and stable US ties to economic headwinds
ChinaSouth Korea’s Samsung may struggle to retain dominance
The country’s largest conglomerate is grappling with mounting challenges both at home and abroad
InternationalEuropean gas will be historically expensive into 2025
Gas prices have risen as trans-Siberian pipeline gas transit is set to end soon, and Gazprom cut supply to Austria’s OMV
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