Leon Hadar
A reset in Riyadh’s favour: Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince back to Washington
The broader implications of the visit trouble those who believe US foreign policy should balance strategic interests with democratic values
Is the Trump administration intentionally weakening the US dollar?
The greenback’s decline reflects the consequences of aggressive and erratic economic policies that have shaken global confidence in US leadership
Is China winning the competition with the US in South-east Asia?
As Asean navigates great power rivalry, the bloc’s nations may well favour Beijing’s comprehensive approach
AI boom is US’ economic counterweight
Technology investment is masking Trump’s economic challenges
Economic headwinds undermining Trump’s political capital
A growing class divide, among others, creates a partly difficult dynamic for a president who appeals to working-class voters
NYC mayoral election 2025: Historic shift in city politics
The first candidate in 56 years to surpass the million-vote threshold, Zohran Mamdani will also be the first Muslim mayor and the...
US Supreme Court finally asks: Who really has the power to tax?
In this high-stakes case, even conservative justices signalled scepticism towards Trump’s sweeping tariff authority
New York’s mayoral election could reshape financial capital’s global standing
The new mayor must steer New York out of its affordability crisis that threatens its economic vitality just as surely as high...
Trump-Xi meeting: An economic truce born of mutual pain
The world’s two largest economies have discovered that neither can afford unlimited confrontation – at least for now
US engagement at Asean Summit signals renewed focus on S-E Asia
Trump’s visit offers both validation and a reminder of Asean’s pivotal position in great power competition