Historian Westad Warns of Rising Global Tensions, Urges Diplomacy in 2026
Yale historian Odd Arne Westad discusses parallels between 2026’s geopolitical tensions and pre-WWI instability, emphasizing diplomacy and multilateral solutions.
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Yale historian Odd Arne Westad discusses parallels between 2026’s geopolitical tensions and pre-WWI instability, emphasizing diplomacy and multilateral solutions.
As the US frames lunar exploration as a competition, China emphasizes international collaboration. Experts analyze diverging approaches and global implications.
Professor Kishore Mahbubani analyzes Asia’s pivotal role in 2025, highlighting China’s economic strategies, U.S.-China relations, and pathways to global cooperation.
U.S. companies accounted for nearly half of the $679 billion global arms revenue in 2024, driven by rising military spending and geopolitical tensions, per SIPRI.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy engages in talks with former U.S. President Trump, highlighting potential shifts in international diplomacy and security dynamics.
WEF Interim Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe highlights economic resilience, China’s role in global growth, and collaborative leadership at Summer Davos 2025.
AI and innovation emerge as key solutions amid geopolitical shifts at Boao Forum Asia 2025, highlighting Asia’s role in global economic stability and tech advancement.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former U.S. leader Donald Trump discuss regional stability and U.S.-Russia relations in a high-profile phone call.