In the most likely scenario, China will follow a balanced development path, with moderate success in technological advancement and social reforms. However, this will come with increased geopolitical assertiveness. Read more: gisreportsonline.com/r/china-2029/

NEW REPORT: Japan looks at the issue of Taiwan’s independence through the lenses of Southeast Asia’s history and its own vital interests, which are threatened by China’s expansionism. Read more in the new #GISreport by Urs Schöttli: gisreportsonline.com/r/taiwans-geop…

The government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2021-present) has decisively moved beyond Japan’s post-World War II history of pacifism and abstention from military affairs. Its security policy now extends well beyond the U.S.-Japan bilateral alliance. Read more in our newest

NEW REPORT: The future of American policy and global action on climate change hinges entirely on the November presidential election.   Read more in the new #GISreport by Steven Groves: gisreportsonline.com/r/us-candidate…

The U.S. has filed criminal charges against #Hamas leadership, including Yahya #Sinwar, which could indicate changes in its approach to the conflict in #Gaza. Do recent criminal charges against Hamas leaders signal a shift in Washington's stance?

NEW REPORT: Japan looks at the issue of Taiwan’s independence through the lenses of Southeast Asia’s history and its own vital interests, which are threatened by China’s expansionism. Read more in the #GISreport by Ambassador Haqqani (Husain Haqqani): gisreportsonline.com/r/bangladesh-o…

Sheikh Hasina’s ouster is unlikely to bring stability to Bangladesh, the world’s 35th-largest economy home to 171 million people. Bangladesh has to balance the strategic concerns of its large neighbor, India, and that country’s rival, China, and of global powers like the U.S.

NEW REPORT: If Vice President Harris succeeds Joe Biden in the White House, core liberal doctrines will be tested by new geopolitical realities. Read more in the new #GISreport by Dr. James Jay Carafano (James Jay Carafano): gisreportsonline.com/r/harris-presi…

If Ms. Harris is elected, her administration will initially seek continuity with President Biden in most regards. Much will depend on the composition of the senior policy advisors and cabinet ministers, which will take months to work itself out. Read more in our newest report by

Next week, #GISreports on: ➡️ Latin America’s role for Taiwan 🇹🇼 (Quintana-Lovett) ➡️ New Iron Curtain in Europe (Stefan Hedlund) ➡️ Public debt dilemma (Roth) ➡️ Problems in Kenya 🇰🇪 (@teresa_np) ➡️ Crisis of confidence (Karl-Peter Schwarz) Follow us and join the discussion.

While a minority of the world clashes, countries comprising two thirds of the global population work to shape a multipolar order that offers them greater influence and autonomy: gisreportsonline.com/r/turkey-brics/ By Prince Michael of Liechtenstein (MvLiechtenstein)

NEW REPORT: As Taipei’s diplomatic reach in Latin America wanes, China and the U.S. vie for strategic influence. Read more in the new #GISreport by Ana Rosa Quintana-Lovett: gisreportsonline.com/r/latin-americ…

Latin America remains a region of strategic importance in a potential U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan. Guatemala, Haiti and Paraguay are relevant cases worthy of consideration. Read more in our newest report by Ana Rosa Quintana-Lovett: gisreportsonline.com/r/latin-americ…

NEW REPORT: Geopolitical tensions are causing divisions in Eastern Europe to reappear: A fortified northern bloc is emerging, driven by a resolve to deter Russian aggression. Read more in the new #GISreport by Prof. Stefan Hedlund (Stefan Hedlund): gisreportsonline.com/r/new-iron-cur…

The likely outcome will be the formation of a northern bloc within NATO, unified in its conviction that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine must end in Moscow’s defeat – though precise definitions of “defeat” may differ. Read more in our newest report by Prof. Stefan

Nordic and Baltic countries have been leaders in providing aid to Ukraine, especially when calculated as a share of GDP. It seems a “bloc of deterrence” is forming among them in the face of Russian aggression against its neighbors. Read more in our newest report by Prof. Stefan

NEW REPORT: Government debts resulting from excessive public spending damage growth. The cure – a period of austerity – seems politically suicidal. This is a perfect trap. Read more in the new #GISreport by Vahan P. Roth: gisreportsonline.com/r/government-d…

Few reasons for optimism emerge, no matter which path present and future political leaders choose. Read more in our newest report by Vahan P. Roth: gisreportsonline.com/r/government-d…