Navigating 2023: Challenges and Hope for the Future 
Reflect on the highs and lows of 2023 with our Year-end Special, exploring global challenges and the hope for a brighter future.
Geopolitics
Navigating 2023: Challenges and Hope for the Future
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Gaza Conflict Redraws Middle East Power Map 
How the Gaza conflict is reshaping Middle East alliances & challenging U.S.-led strategies. A deep dive into the shifts no one saw coming. 
U.S. and Japan Boost Military Spending: What’s at Stake? 
U.S. and Japan’s 2024 defense budgets spark debates over global stability and Taiwan tensions. Are military expansions fueling rivalry? 
Philippines’ China Strategy Sparks Tensions: What’s Next?
Philippine President Marcos Jr.’s shifting China strategy triggers maritime tensions and internal criticism. Can Manila balance security and economic needs? 
U.S. Strategy in Taiwan Strait Sparks Tensions
Taiwan’s alignment with U.S. strategy heightens cross-strait tensions. Experts warn of risks as geopolitical dynamics shift.
China Calls for Dialogue Amid Philippines’ South China Sea Moves 
China urges dialogue as Philippines’ actions in the South China Sea threaten regional stability and peace.
Ex-Philippine Official Slams ‘Brainwashed’ China Policy 
Former Philippine official criticizes the country’s strained ties with China, linking it to a 16% drop in foreign investments. 
Yellen Slams Trump’s China Policy as Harming U.S. Global Standing 
Treasury Secretary Yellen criticizes Trump’s China policy, saying it isolated the U.S. and hurt economic opportunities for businesses and workers.
China & Vietnam Strengthen Ties : What It Means for Asia
Xi Jinping’s Vietnam visit cements a strategic partnership focused on shared growth, countering Cold War myths and boosting ASEAN stability.
Ukraine’s 2024 Crisis: Aid Cuts & Rising Risks
Ukraine faces a precarious 2024 as Western military aid stalls. Can it resist Russian advances amid political hurdles? #UkraineCrisis