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Eco-Friendly EVs See Subsidy Sunset on the Horizon | By Barry Yao | U.S. EV manufacturers face uncertainty as tax credits expire, risking lost competitive edge to China and Europe amid disrupted supply chains and declining consumer demand.

#ICYMI: Another look back at our analyst insights from 2025.

U.S. #EV manufacturers face uncertainty as tax credits expire, risking lost competitive edge to #China and #Europe amid disrupted supply chains and declining consumer demand.

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Canada’s Travel Boycott and What it Means for the US | By Olivia Ernst | Canadians are boycotting travel to the US amid rising tensions, with significant economic impacts and no resolution in sight.

Continuing our #ICYMI series, here's a look back at another insightful piece written by one of our analysts in 2025.

Travelers from #Canada are boycotting visits to the #US amid rising tensions, with significant economic impacts and no resolution in sight.

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Trump’s Tariffs and India’s Geostrategic Dilemma | By Olivia Ernst | With US tariffs mounting and Russia offering cheap oil, India faces a challenging decision, balancing trade relations and energy security.

Entering 2026, we're continuing our look back at research insights from our Intelliwings analysts in 2025. #ICYMI

With #US #tariffs mounting and #Russia offering cheap #oil, #India faces a challenging decision, balancing #trade relations and #energy security.

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How Developing Nations Have Been Navigating Funding Gaps Post-USAID | By Olivia Ernst | Developing nations struggle to finance budget gaps following the dismantling of USAID. China has stepped in to help, but the future of its support remains uncertain.

As 2026 begins, we're revisiting standout research from our Intelliwings analysts in 2025. #ICYMI

Developing nations struggle following the dismantling of #USAID. #China has stepped into the #aid role, but the future of its support and its intent remains uncertain.

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NATO’s 5% Spending Target and the Future of the Allied Defense Industry | By Olivia Ernst | NATO’s 5% pledge seeks to expand the Allied defense industry. However, past failures to increase military spending and other limitations raise doubts about whether NATO can achieve...

As 2026 begins, we're revisiting standout research from our Intelliwings analysts in 2025. #ICYMI

NATO’s 5% spending pledge seeks to expand the Allied #defense industry amid doubts about whether #NATO can achieve this goal. #EU #Europe

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Afghanistan’s Lithium and China’s EV Ambitions | By Barry Yao | As China seeks expanded and stable lithium supply sources, its EV companies don't have to look far to find a potential new trading partner: Afghanistan.

As #China seeks expanded and stable #lithium supply sources for #batteries, its #EV companies don’t have to look far to find a potential new trading partner: #Afghanistan. #trade #renewableenergy #energy #mining

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How The US-EU Trade Deal Will Reshape the Global Energy Market | By Olivia Ernst | The recent US-EU trade deal requires the EU to dramatically increase spending on US oil, LNG, and nuclear products, potentially reshaping the global energy market and geopolitical ...

#ICYMI: The recent #US - #EU #trade deal requires the EU to dramatically increase spending on American #oil, #LNG, and #nuclear products, potentially reshaping the global #energy market and geopolitical dynamics.

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#ICYMI: The Air & Space Forces Association hosted the annual Air, Space, & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, bringing together #military & #industry from around the world to showcase new #defense #technology systems & share insights at the panels held throughout the week. #AirForce #SpaceForce

Navigating Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific: Japan’s Security Strategy | By Caroline Gross and Eliana Pisons | Captain Yusuke Saito shares Japan’s strategy for peace, highlighting multilateralism, maritime law, and the strength of the US-Japan alliance in a shifting worl...

The world is facing challenges from #autocracy, #ClimateChange & #AI #tech, threatening #cybersecurity & national security. #JMSDF Captain Yusuke Saito explains how #Japan is charting a path to peace amid uncertainty. #Asia #China #Korea #Taiwan intelliwings.com/blogposts/20...

Keegan Theatre’s “Everything is Wonderful” Examines Grace in Grief The Keegan Theatre once again presents a powerful performance on their intimate stage in their emotionally heartwrenching yet hopeful and inspiring production of the play, Everything is Wonderful, wri...

The Keegan Theatre presents a powerful performance on its intimate stage in the emotionally heartwrenching yet hopeful and inspiring production of, Everything is Wonderful, written by Chelsea Marcantel and directed by Josh Sticklin. #theatre #arts #culture #thespian

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Workers of the World, (Re)Unite!: Labor Dynamics in the Return-to-Office Era | By Olivia Ernst | Is the pre-pandemic work week back? Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates may significantly impact urban labor economies and global businesses.

Is the pre-pandemic #work week back? #ReturnToOffice (#RTO) mandates may significantly impact #urban economies and global businesses as employers and #workers navigate new #labor power dynamics.

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Gold’s Surge: What’s Behind It? | By Jacquelyn Xu | Gold prices are soaring as global uncertainty, inflation, weak currencies, and central bank demand reshape how value is stored.

#Gold prices are soaring as global uncertainty, #inflation, weak #currencies, and central bank demand reshape how value is stored. #finance #trade #banking

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Quantum Computing — an International Game Changer | By Clarissa Sung | Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize global industries, amid concerns, costs, and questions.

#QuantumComputing is poised to revolutionize global #industry. But amid the #innovation, questions are arising about #privacy safeguards, #cybersecurity protocols, and equitable access to this pivotal #technology.

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Strategic Long-Term Investment in Japanese Trading Houses | By Eliana Pisons | Warren Buffett's investment strategy highlights the long-term value of Japan's diversified trading houses like Mitsubishi and Itochu, amid rising global uncertainty.

Warren Buffett's #investment strategy in #Japan highlights the long-term value of diversified trading houses like Mitsubishi and Itochu, amid rising global #business uncertainty.

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Car Trouble: How US Tariffs Are Hurting the Japanese Automotive Industry | By Caroline Gross | Despite adjustments in tariffs, US and Japan trade tensions persist, increasing economic pressures on both nations' automobile manufacturing sectors and economies.

#ICYMI: Despite adjustments in #tariffs, #US and #Japan #trade tensions persist, increasing economic pressures on both nations' #automobile #manufacturing sectors and economies.

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Civil War in Myanmar: Temporary Ceasefire Imposed After Earthquake | By Caroline Gross | The 2021 military coup in Myanmar sparked civil war and a humanitarian crisis. A temporary ceasefire after March's earthquake enabled UN aid amid human rights investigations.

#ICYMI: The 2021 military coup in #Myanmar sparked civil war & a #humanitarian crisis. A temporary ceasefire after March's #earthquake enabled UN & World Food Programme aid to reach civilians, amid continuing #HumanRights investigations of the junta regime.

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Golden Week and the Strain of Overtourism in Japan | By Caroline Gross | Japan continues to navigate overtourism as the influx of visitors during holidays such as Golden Week crowds out residents and strains infrastructure.

To deal with the problem of too many tourists, national and local governments in Japan are implementing policies to manage foreign traveler volumes while preserving #culture and quality of life.

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#ICYMI: As summer continues in #Japan & residents look forward to holiday festivals such as #Obon, the country continues to deal with challenges of #overtourism. Last month's influx of international visitors in the Golden Week holidays again crowded out Japanese residents & strained #infrastructure.

Tradition and Technology Converge at Osaka 2025 Expo | By Eliana Pisons | Osaka Expo 2025 blends culture and heritage with technology and innovation on a global stage for cooperative future-building amidst geopolitical challenges.

#ICYMI: #Osaka #Expo2025 blended #culture & #heritage w/ #tech & #innovation on a global stage for cooperative future-building amid geopolitical challenges in #Asia & around the world. Intelliwings looks back at the event through insights from our analyst in #Japan.

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Voices from Vietnam: Echoes of War at the Remnants Museum | By Eliana Pisons | In Ho Chi Minh City, the War Remnants Museum offers a powerful, often unseen perspective on the Vietnam War through haunting photos, statistics, and firsthand accounts.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the War Remnants Museum offers a powerful, often unseen perspective on the #VietnamWar through haunting photos, statistics, and firsthand accounts. #Asia #History #Culture #Vietnam

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China, Japan, and South Korea Meet In Trilateral Trade Dialogue | By Clarissa Sung | In a pivotal meeting, trade representatives from China, Japan, and South Korea met to discuss cooperative commerce initiatives to counteract U.S. tariffs amid global economic tens...

#ICYMI: In a pivotal meeting, #trade representatives from #China, #Japan, and #SouthKorea met to discuss cooperative #commerce initiatives to counteract U.S. #tariffs amid global economic tensions.

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Balancing Act: The Need for STEM and Humanities in Education | By Felipe Dombkowski | STEM has become increasingly important in U.S. schools in recent decades. However, a curriculum including arts, humanities, and soft sciences is essential for a well-rounded e...

#STEM has become increasingly important in U.S. #schools in recent decades. However, a curriculum including #arts, #humanities, and soft sciences is essential for a well-rounded #education. #policy #education

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Qatar’s Media Empire: Al Jazeera and the Power of Narrative | By Ahmed Ahmed | Al Jazeera is a strategic journalism tool for Qatar, boldly challenging governments, shaping narratives, and influencing politics. Yet, it rarely scrutinizes Qatar’s own regime.

#AlJazeera is a strategic #journalism tool for #Qatar, boldly challenging governments, shaping narratives, and influencing #politics. Yet, it rarely scrutinizes Qatar’s own regime. #media #news #MiddleEast

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Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand | By Eliana Pisons | A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28th, 2025, causing widespread destruction, resulting in damage as far away as Bangkok.

#ICYMI: Recovery efforts in #Myanmar and #Thailand continue, following the devastating #earthquake that struck the region on March 28th, 2025. #DisasterRelief #HumanitarianAid #Asia

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The Qatar Investment Authority: A Small Nation’s Portfolio Powerhouse | By Ahmed Ahmed | Leveraging $500B in assets, the Qatar Investment Authority elevates Qatar's standing and stability via strategic investments in finance, business, and technology sectors worldwide.

Leveraging $500B in assets, the Qatar Investment Authority elevates Qatar’s standing and stability via strategic investments in #finance, #business, and #technology sectors worldwide. #MiddleEast #Qatar

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The Brexit Revolution: Reinventing a Global Financial Hub | By Ahmed Ahmed | The UK finance sector continues adapting as it navigates post-Brexit hurdles. However, it still faces challenges as it seeks to balance stability and competitiveness amid uncertaint...

The #UK #finance sector continues adapting as it navigates post-#Brexit hurdles. However, it still faces challenges as it seeks to balance stability and competitiveness amid uncertainty. #EU #banking #trade #Europe

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Thanks to the Fisher House Foundation for hosting last night's Washington National Cathedral reception supporting #MilitaryFamilies. Learn how the #nonprofit takes care of #military & #veteran families as their loved ones recover from injuries & illness. #veterans

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Sustainability and Social Tensions Drive New Tourism Tax in Kyoto | By Eliana Pisons | Kyoto's tourist tax aims to curb overtourism, promote sustainability, and manage tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in Japan.

#Kyoto's plan to increase its accommodation tax aims to curb #overtourism, promote #sustainability, and manage #tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in #Japan.

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Cryptocurrency: A Global Finance Revolution or Just Another Trend? | By Ahmed Ahmed | Cryptocurrency is transforming global finance, reducing transaction costs, and reshaping international trade, though concerns remain regarding volatility and fraud potential.

#Cryptocurrency is transforming #GlobalFinance, reducing transaction costs, and reshaping #InternationalTrade. However, concerns remain regarding volatility, environmental impact, and the potential for fraud. #blockchain #digitalpayments #finance #bitcoin

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The Tech Security Balance: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Huawei | By Felipe Dombkowski | The varied responses to Huawei in the Indo-Pacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing security and economic priorities amid US-China tensions.

The varied responses to #Huawei in the #IndoPacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing #security and economic priorities amid #US - #China tensions. #cybersecurity #privacy #tech #Asia #Australia #Japan #SouthKorea

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