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...
West Bank Violence

West Bank Violence

Case Study: January 1, 2026 Incident Background On January 1, 2026, Israeli military forces shot and killed a 26-year-old Palestinian man, Khattab Al Sarhan, near the village of Luban al-Sharqiya in Nablus. The incident occurred after Israeli forces had closed the...
Singapore Mint Lunar Fair

Singapore Mint Lunar Fair

Executive Summary The Singapore Mint’s annual Lunar Fair represents a strategic intersection of cultural heritage preservation, numismatic commerce, and festive retail engagement. This case study examines the 2026 Year of the Horse edition, analyzing its market...