Joe Biden – GLOBAL MACRO INSIGHTS

Europe on the Sidelines as Trump Stumbles into High-Stakes Russia Negotiations

The latest round of U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh is a masterclass in diplomatic amateurism, with Donald Trump charging ahead in his self-proclaimed role as the...

Oil Markets Boil Over as U.S. Sanctions Hit Russian Energy

Oil prices surged to their highest in over four months, fuelled by a new wave of U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. The measures have...

Biden’s Last Hurrah: Sanctions Ramped Up as Trump Looms Large

As President Joe Biden’s administration prepares for its swan song, the focus has shifted to a final act of defiance against Vladimir Putin’s war chest....

Syria: the Endless Refrain of U.S. Mistakes

The outgoing President Joe Biden and his successor, Donald Trump, now face a critical geopolitical puzzle: what to make of Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the rebel...

China Strikes Back: Critical Metal Ban Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities

China has escalated the ongoing tech and trade war with the U.S. by banning exports of critical high-tech and military-use metals, including gallium, germanium, and...

The Return of President Donald Trump: A Blow to Global Climate Efforts and An Opportunity for China

Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump’s re-election is viewed as a setback for global climate action. The president-elect has made it clear he plans to scrap Biden’s clean...