South Korea – After the failed coup: Dae-Han Song & Mikaela Nhondo Erskog
No Cold War short video about the attempted coup in South Korea – why it took place, how it was defeated and the effect that will have on the country’s politics.
Asia
China’s economy in 2024 continued to far outgrow the U.S.
China’s GDP growth rate in 2024 of 5.0% compares to the U.S.’s of 2.8%. China’s was therefore 80% higher than the U.S.
2024 economic data makes “China peak” theory supporters look foolish
China’s economic growth rate continues to be significantly above a strategic goal of doubling GDP between 2020 and 2035 and far faster than those of the other major economic centres.
NATO’s failure and withdrawal from Afghanistan
When the US departs it prefers to leave states in chaos, without the capacity to act contrary to US interests.
Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power sweeps General Election
A decisive factor in how the NPP navigates the recently elected Trump administration will be how the internal balance of forces plays out within the NPP coalition.
US recruits South Korea to help colonise and militarise space
The US has started an international arms race in space and, with its allies, it is expanding its military satellite network so it can have a view across all domains of war.