The combination of China’s rapid reemergence as a global power and a US led by an unstable president are increasing geopolitical risks, but India is too immersed in fighting internecine battles.
China just edged a step closer to one-man rule after Xi Jinping did not include a clear successor while unveiling the new line-up to the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee.
This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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