Category: tension

LIVE 9:44 AM ET: Defense Policy Changes in the Indo-Pacific in Response to Rising Tensions Over Taiwan: A GTI Event

The tension in the Taiwan strait and the surrounding area continuously escalated in 2022. Most of the attention was drawn to dangerous military operations made by the Chinese communist regime and responses from the United States in the area. Less was paid to the efforts that countries in the Indo-Pacific region have made. In a…


Defense Policy Changes in the Indo-Pacific in Response to Rising Tensions Over Taiwan: A GTI Event

The tension in the Taiwan strait and the surrounding area continuously escalated in 2022. Most of the attention was drawn to dangerous military operations made by the Chinese communist regime and responses from the United States in the area. Less was paid to the efforts that countries in the Indo-Pacific region have made. In a…


US Business Group Says Members See Limited Impact From Taiwan-China Tensions

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Most members surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan said they had not been significantly affected by recent Chinese military drills around the island, but had heightened concerns, the group said on Friday. The Chinese communist regime, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has been carrying out the war games and…


Oil Rises to Near $89 on Russia-Ukraine Tension

LONDON—Oil rose to around $89 a barrel on Wednesday, within sight of a seven-year high, supported by tight supply and geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East that raise concerns about further disruption. U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. On…


How to Go From Procrastination to Inspiration

Article by Gurpreet Kaur Imagine you are thriving, convinced you’re on the road to success. Then, all of a sudden, you hit a wall. You don’t even want to get out of the bed, let alone make the bed. You don’t feel like eating, let alone making a healthy meal. You don’t bother exercising—it doesn’t make a difference anyway. Procrastination is…