What Ruble Depreciation Means for Russia’s War Effort
Over the past week, the ruble fell to its lowest exchange rate against the U.S. dollar since March 2022, when Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Inflation has More
China’s Agriculture Deficit and its Implications for Foreign Policy
Despite significant strides in domestic production, China remains deeply dependent on food imports, an Achilles’ heel that distinguishes it from major competitors. Its agricultural deficit and reliance on imports is critical for understanding its international posture.
What the EU-Mercosur FTA Tells us about World Trade
Negotiations for a free trade agreement between Mercosur, a trading bloc of five Latin American countries, and the European Union (EU) have spanned for nearly 25 years since the beginning More
The Practical Neglect of the U.S. Defense Regime and its Emergent Vulnerabilities
The United States is known for its military, staggering in its size, capability, and scope. The U.S. military is the most powerful fighting force in the history of humanity, maintaining More