Trump Furniture Tariffs

Trump Furniture Tariffs

Executive Summary President Trump’s postponement of escalated furniture tariffs reflects the complex interplay between protectionist trade policy, consumer price pressures, and international supply chain dependencies. This analysis examines the implications for...
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Conflict

Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Conflict

Case Study: The January 2026 Jabad Godane Operation Background Context The January 1, 2026 military operation in Jabad Godane exemplifies the ongoing counterterrorism campaign in Somalia. Al-Shabaab, active since 2007, remains one of East Africa’s most...
Vietnam-Germany Vocational Migration

Vietnam-Germany Vocational Migration

Case Study: The Vietnamese-German Labour Pipeline Background Context Vietnam has established itself as Germany’s largest source of foreign vocational apprentices, with 7,100 new contracts signed in 2024, representing a 61% increase from the previous year. This...
Bangkok Air Quality Crisis

Bangkok Air Quality Crisis

Case Study: New Year’s Day 2026 Air Pollution Episode The Crisis On January 1, 2026, Bangkok experienced a significant air quality deterioration, with PM2.5 levels reaching 70.3 mcg/m³ in Chatuchak district—nearly double the Thai safety standard of 37.5 mcg/m³....
JJ Lin Relationship Announcement

JJ Lin Relationship Announcement

Executive Summary This case study examines the public announcement of Singaporean singer JJ Lin’s relationship with Chinese influencer Annalisa in December 2024, the subsequent online backlash, and its implications for celebrity culture, digital harassment, and...