by Transatlantic Task Force | Nov 7, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
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by Transatlantic Task Force | Nov 3, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Disruptive Technologies
The rare earths supply chain has become the hidden backbone of the modern world, powering everything from smartphones to the green energy transition. While often invisible to the consumer, these 17 elements are at the center of a global economic and geopolitical...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Nov 2, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Introduction As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit convenes in Gyeongju, South Korea, the grand narrative is not simply about trade volumes or supply-chain maps—it is increasingly about the reconfiguration of regional alliances. At a moment when the...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Oct 27, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Centralization of Leadership: The plenum underscored Xi Jinping’s unchallenged role as the “core” of the Party, cementing his personal vision and ideology as the foundation for all major policy directions. Strategic Continuity: Rather than introducing...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Oct 19, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Unprecedented Military Purge: The expulsion of nine senior PLA generals—including CMC Vice-Chair He Weidong and Rocket Force commander Wang Houbin—marks China’s largest military purge in decades. It demonstrates Xi Jinping’s willingness to sacrifice even...
by MENA Task Force | Oct 14, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management
Key Takeaways Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough: The 2025 Gaza Phased Peace Plan marks the most comprehensive attempt in decades to end hostilities between Israel and Hamas. It reflects unprecedented cooperation among the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, signaling a...
