Tag: Asia
Asian alliance moves away from US
On this episode of Direct Impact, host Rick Sanchez speaks with Former Austrian Foreign Minister Dr. Karin Kneissl to discuss Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase trade with China, as relations with the US take a major hit over the Biden administration’s aggressive rhetoric against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. …
Et tu Saudi Arabia? MBS looks east without the US
In this episode of ‘Direct Impact’, Rick Sanchez sits down with veteran war correspondent and political analyst Elijah Magnier to discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s visit to India, and his country’s willingness to ditch the US dollar in favor of expanding trade with fellow Asian nations. …
Indo-Pacific Power Plays
US interests in Asia have been renewed by the Indo-Pacific Economic framework, bringing Asian nations closer to the West. However, China has been expanding its influence in the region as well. In this episode of Modus Operandi, Manila Chan explore why the US has found it harder to dominate Asia, including the relatively small but influential country of Laos …