by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Carney Pivot to Beijing Background and Context Mark Carney’s January 2026 state visit to China represents a strategic recalibration of Canadian foreign policy after eight years of diplomatic frost. The relationship collapsed in 2018 when Canada...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
How skyrocketing travel costs during Chinese New Year reveal deeper tensions in Singapore-Malaysia relations and the city-state’s dependence on Malaysian workers Every year, as Chinese New Year approaches, Singapore experiences a unique phenomenon that exposes...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The January 2026 Iranian Uprising Background and Triggers The current wave of protests erupted on December 28, 2025, initially driven by traders in Tehran protesting a severe currency crisis. The Iranian rial collapsed, losing nearly 80% of its value over...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Studies Case Study 1: Muhammad Hairil Effendi (2024) Profile: 11-year-old boy with special needs, mostly non-verbal Incident: On August 29, 2024, Hairil left his Marine Crescent home at 11:05 AM, barefoot and shirtless. A neighbor’s CCTV captured him...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold approximately $10.4 million worth of Palantir Technologies shares in January 2026, representing a strategic shift in their AI and defense technology portfolio. This case study examines the rationale behind this...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Changes to U.S. federal land policy regarding mineral extraction and resource development could have significant implications for Singapore’s economy, particularly affecting supply chains, commodity prices, manufacturing costs, and strategic...
