European media reports point to the young Russians fleeing the alleged military mobilization for the Ukrainian war instead of the tens of thousands of desperate […]
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Donald Trump, the American Dollar and China: What to watch for during 2025
Donald Trump wants to boost exports, to bring American jobs back to the United States and to reduce, to shrink the American trade deficit. For […]
The Current Tug of War Over the Solomon Islands: The West’s Late Realization and China’s Strategic Masterstroke
For decades, the Solomon Islands, a small archipelago in the Pacific, was largely neglected by the United States and Australia. Despite its geographical proximity to […]
Australia Tries to Buy Papua New Guinea with NRL Franchise
Australia’s recent move to establish an NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has raised more than a few eyebrows. On the surface, it appears […]
The Revolutionary Zeal of Vanuatu: A Tale of Melanesian Socialism and Anti-Colonial Defiance
Vanuatu, a tropical archipelago in the South Pacific, might seem like a tranquil paradise on the surface, but beneath its idyllic veneer lies a nation […]
Paradise Lost: The Untold Story of Fiji
Fiji is often marketed as a harmonious tropical paradise, a destination where azure waters meet smiling faces. It’s a narrative the government and tourism industry […]
The Scene of the Crime. A Journey to Vietnam.
This, sadly, is yet another holiday season marked by war and death throughout the Middle East, Ukraine, and especially in Gaza. And so I thought, […]
The Mekong from Tibet to the South of Vietnam: the Source of Life and Livelihood of Millions of People Under Threat
Can Vietnam, a leading producer of rice, vegetables and fruit in the Mekong Delta, continue to supply the world? A report from the Mekong Delta. […]