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  • May 7
  • 7 min read

Canada's left feels pressure as Liberal support falls

Despite the recent voter-friendly budget, support for the Liberal government has fallen further behind the Conservatives

Canada
  • May 3
  • 7 min read

US aid bill's passage shows foreign policy fault lines

President Joe Biden has finally pushed through his foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

United States
  • May 3
  • 8 min read

End of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth

The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch

International
  • May 2
  • 7 min read

Shipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead

Some of the world’s key maritime energy and trade arteries are vulnerable

International
  • Apr 30
  • 7 min read

US oil and gas sector stays strong under Biden for now

The domestic oil and gas sector remains buoyant but may face more challenges from a second Biden administration

United States
  • Apr 25
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The entwining of tariffs and US politics will continue

President Joe Biden's recent call for tariffs on Chinese steel underscores executive dominance over US trade policy

United States
  • Apr 22
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Tokyo and Washington will step up defence cooperation

The two sides have announced a historic upgrade in defence ties

Japan
  • Apr 12
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US forces will likely withdraw from Niger

State media have announced the arrival of Russian instructors and an air defence system from Moscow

Niger
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Antitrust tests of 'big tech' will get tougher

All top global tech firms face regulatory or legislative scrutiny for anti-competitive practices

International
  • Apr 5
  • 7 min read

Polling suggests shifts in support among US voters

Behind the headline polling numbers for their candidates, the major parties may be seeing a realignment in their support

United States