Israel-Syria Security Operations

Israel-Syria Security Operations

Case Study: Beit Jin Raid (November 2025) Background On November 28, 2025, Israeli Defense Forces conducted an overnight operation in Beit Jin, a Syrian village, targeting suspected members of the Islamic Jemaah organization. This operation represents part of...
Virginia Giuffre Estate Battle

Virginia Giuffre Estate Battle

Executive Summary The estate dispute following Virginia Giuffre’s death in April 2025 presents a complex intersection of family law, international litigation, defamation claims, and posthumous rights management. This case highlights critical vulnerabilities in...
Singapore Gen Z Holiday Spending

Singapore Gen Z Holiday Spending

Executive Summary Singapore’s Gen Z presents a paradoxical consumer profile that differs significantly from their US counterparts. While 55.2% of Singaporean adults report being financially illiterate, Gen Z demonstrates higher financial consciousness with 47%...
Singapore Compensation Trends 2025/2026

Singapore Compensation Trends 2025/2026

Executive Summary This case study examines the moderation in salary increments and bonuses among Singapore employers for 2025/2026, based on ManpowerGroup’s survey of 504 companies. The findings reveal a cautious approach to compensation amid economic...
China-Japan Taiwan Crisis

China-Japan Taiwan Crisis

Executive Summary The November 2025 diplomatic crisis between China and Japan represents the most severe bilateral tension since 2023, triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s unprecedented statement linking Taiwan contingencies to potential...
Hong Kong Tai Po Fire

Hong Kong Tai Po Fire

Executive Summary The November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district represents the city’s deadliest fire disaster in seven decades, with 94 confirmed fatalities and 280 people still unaccounted for. This case study examines the...
Singapore Homeownership Costs

Singapore Homeownership Costs

Executive Summary While US homeowners face an average of $24,529 (SGD 33,000) annually in non-mortgage costs, Singapore homeowners typically spend between SGD 3,800-17,800 depending on property type. This case study examines the structural differences, cost...