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- 1Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as Strait of Hormuz falters▼Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz
Iran is rerouting trade toward the Caspian Sea after war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that has long carried the bulk of its commerce. The move highlights how the conflict is reshaping Iranian supply lines, pushing trade toward northern corridors and overland connections with Central Asia as Gulf access becomes increasingly unreliable.
- 2Could a Taiwan invasion push Japan toward nuclear weapons?●Revolting for the CCP: seizing Taiwan could drive Japan to nuclear weapons
Analysts at ASPI's Strategist argue that if China seizes Taiwan, Japan could abandon its long-standing nuclear restraint and develop its own atomic arsenal, a prospect described as revolting to Beijing. The piece says Chinese aggression in the region could ultimately trigger exactly the nuclear-armed Japan the CCP most dreads.
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Fifty-one startups presented their solutions in demonstration sessions under the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry's ASPIRE program. The pitches showcased a range of innovative products and services developed by early-stage companies seeking support, exposure and potential partnerships through the government-backed initiative.