Trump administration
Trump’s trade war and the persistence of magical thinking
The tariffs have been effective at one thing: generating political theatre while imposing costs on American households and businesses
Why Russia loves the US National Security Strategy
Europe’s liberal, pluralist leaderships pose a threat to the domestic political narratives that both Trump and Putin depend on to stay in power
Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS
The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year
Kevin Hassett and the Federal Reserve chair: a likely appointment?
The prospect of Hassett leading the Fed has generated significant concern among economists and market observers
The hemispheric toll of the US-Venezuela crisis
Washington’s economic pressure has entrenched the autocratic regime and exported the costs
The fracturing of Maga and its implications for US policies
How trade, immigration, AI and foreign affairs are dividing Trump’s coalition
What will the US debt reckoning look like?
There are six possible scenarios, with crisis-induced austerity the most likely outcome
Asean in a ‘Minus One’ world
When America First means the US chooses when to show up, the region must find its way to live and prosper
US-Saudi ties pivot to tech: AI chips and a US$1 trillion pledge
The true measure of success will be whether the new tech-for-security model can withstand the volatility of the Middle East
Saudi prince faces big task turning Trump pledges into real wins
The bounty moves Riyadh-Washington relations beyond oil, but falls short of the robust deals Saudi Arabia was pushing for
