By Suyong (Gavin) Wang Source: Democracy Centre for Transparency Introduction On 1st April, Brussels confirmed its openness to a dialogue with Washington over growing divergences in digital regulations, raising concerns among EU lawmakers that negotiations could create a back door for Washington into the EU’s regulatory actions over non-compliant US firms. Since the return of the Trump administration in 2025, the divergence of transatlantic digital governance has continue

By Alexandra Robertson Source: NY Times In early January, Donald Trump renewed his efforts to acquire Greenland. Trump’s controversial proposed purchase has sparked an international crisis, setting America’s strategic ambitions against the self-determination of the Arctic’s indigenous peoples. Greenland is the world’s largest island and a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump’s administration desires the “strategically consequential” region, noting t

By Charlie Stephenson Source: U.S. Embassy in Malaysia Amid constant US–China trade tensions, ASEAN frequently features in the headlines. In April 2025, the 37th US–ASEAN Dialogue reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while a month later ASEAN met with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council to emphasise expanded trade. With US–China economic friction at its peak, ASEAN’s role is crucial: it is China’s largest trading partner, sits astri