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How Trump's Tariff Threatens Vietnam’s Economy
Free Trade

How Trump's Tariff Threatens Vietnam’s Economy

Global trade has entered one of its most turbulent chapters in decades. President Trump’s sweeping tariff order not only disrupts traditional trade flows, it also signals a deeper shift toward unilateralism and protectionism. While countries like Vietnam will face severe economic consequences, China sees an opportunity to reassert its economic and geopolitical influence.

South Korea's government is very accommodating to US President Donald Trump - too much so, according to these demonstrators in Seoul.
Tariff Dispute
Frederic Spohr

East Asia Caught Between Washington and Beijing

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are opting for de-escalation in the tariff dispute with the United States. Europe should take note of East Asian democracies’ behavior: it finds itself in a similar dilemma.

US-Marine-Zerstörer führt Übung im Südchinesischen Meer durch
US Foreign Policy
Thekla Ebbert

“Fighting Starts When Talking Stops”: The South China Sea Conflict in the Light of a New US Foreign Policy

Donald Trump's second term in office is causing unrest in the Pacific. Many countries bordering the South China Sea fear that US support will wane and that China's behaviour could become even more aggressive. Will Trump's isolationism also affect the Indo-Pacific region, giving China ‘free rein’?

Argentina's President Javier Milei, left, gestures for photographer next to Head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Agreement with the IMF - important milestone for Argentina's resurrection

The agreement with the IMF for 20 billion dollars is seen as a milestone for President Milei's reform course and raises new hopes for investment and Argentina's economic resurrection.

View from Gediminas tower over Vilnius
Lithuania
Laura Tatarėlytė

Lithuania Forms New Government

Lithuania’s government resigned. PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down as PM and leader of Social Democratic Party, after pressure over investigations into shady business dealings.

Der abgesetzte südkoreanische Präsident Yoon Suk-yeol begrüßt seine Anhänger, nachdem er aus einer Haftanstalt in Uiwang, Südkorea, herausgekommen ist, Samstag, 8. März 2025.
South Korea
Frederic Spohr

Impeachment in the Name of Democracy

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk-Yeol from office. He had declared martial law, but had failed. New elections are to be held. They offer the opportunity to defuse the political crisis.

BRICS
BRICS
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann Akim van der Voort

Will the BRICS States or Donald Trump Reshape the Liberal World Order?

The liberal world order is under pressure: while the BRICS states are building alternative structures, Trump is pursuing an ‘America First’ policy. Who will shape the future of the global order?

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Peace in South Caucasus
Areg Kochinyan

Peace Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan stands ready to be signed after years of negotiations. Yet Baku delays, citing preconditions and seeking further concessions. As global powers, including the U.S. and France, rally behind progress, the document’s potential to reshape the South Caucasus grows. Will diplomacy prevail, or will tensions continue to obstruct lasting peace?

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, center, and European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius, right, address a media conference regarding the White Paper on the Future of European Defense
European defence
Jeroen Dobber Tim Neubauer

EU plans to be an independent defence actor by 2030

The EU Commission presented the ‘White Paper on Defence - Readiness 2030’. The aim is for Europe to be ready for war in five years' time, as Russia could have renewed its offensive power by then.

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Women in politics

PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN ARMENIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This report analyzes the current situation on Gender Gap in Armenia and proposes recommendations to policy-makers, which aims to decrease the existing inequality.

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