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....
KFC Singapore CNY 2026: La Zi Ji Mala Chicken

KFC Singapore CNY 2026: La Zi Ji Mala Chicken

Overview KFC Singapore’s Chinese New Year 2026 campaign marks a bold departure from traditional festive offerings, introducing authentic Sichuan flavors through their La Zi Ji range. Running from January 14 to February 25, 2026, this limited-time menu represents...
Syria-Kurdish Conflict in Aleppo

Syria-Kurdish Conflict in Aleppo

Case Study: The Aleppo Confrontation (January 2026) Background The conflict in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maksoud district represents a critical juncture in Syria’s post-Assad transition. After Bashar al-Assad’s ouster in December 2024, the new government under...
Cuba’s Potential Collapse

Cuba’s Potential Collapse

An Island Nation Watches Another Island Nation in Crisis As U.S. intelligence agencies paint an increasingly dire picture of Cuba’s economic and political stability, Singapore finds itself observing developments that, while geographically distant, carry...