US Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

US Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

Case Study: Operation Hawkeye Strike Background Context The January 10, 2026 strikes represent a significant escalation in US counterterrorism operations following a critical incident in Palmyra, Syria. The December 13 attack marked a concerning development as the...
Venezuela Sanctions Relief

Venezuela Sanctions Relief

Case Study: Singapore’s Position in Venezuela-U.S. Relations Current Context The potential lifting of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela represents a significant geopolitical and economic shift. Singapore, as a major global trading hub and oil refining center, has...
Iran Protests 2025-2026

Iran Protests 2025-2026

Case Study: The London Embassy Incident Background The January 10, 2026 incident at Iran’s London embassy represents a symbolic flashpoint in ongoing protests against the Islamic Republic. What began as demonstrations over economic grievances on December 28,...
U.S. Bancorp Investment Analysis

U.S. Bancorp Investment Analysis

As U.S. Bancorp approaches its critical fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release on January 20, 2026, Singapore-based investors face a complex investment landscape shaped by contrasting dynamics between American regional banks and Southeast Asian financial institutions....