The Strait of Hormuz has just proven something that until now has largely lived in geopolitical textbooks: a narrow maritime corridor can paralyze the worldwide economy in a matter of weeks. When Iran shut down Hormuz in late February, global energy prices skyrocketed, supply chains were disrupted, and policymakers world wide were suddenly reminded that dependence on a single chokepoint...
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Indonesia is the unrivaled leader in global patchouli oil production, supplying roughly 90 percent of world demand. This oil plays...
In an increasingly interconnected financial world, few bilateral arrangements are as enduring and distinctive because the Brunei-Singapore currency agreement. Signed...
In 1965, half of Singapore's population was still illiterate. There was no oil, mineral wealth or extensive agricultural land. This...
Malaysia's currency, the Malaysian ringgit, was the perfect performer in Asia throughout 2025. On a year-over-year basis, it appreciated almost...
2 US residents killed in an airstrike on a communist stronghold within the Philippines South China Morning Fasting...
My first trip to Russia as an Indonesian passport holder was each exciting and eye-opening. From preparation to exploration, my...
In the coastal town of Donsol within the Philippines, whale shark tourism has turn into a model for balancing economic...
