Simon Hutagalung

1 day ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

In the spring of 2025, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) stands at a pivotal crossroads. Established in 1949 to contain Soviet expansion, NATO has evolved into the foundation of Euro-Atlantic security. After more than seventy-five years, the alliance now faces a complex and increasingly global landscape characterized by internal fragmentation, power realignments, and rapidly emerging threats.

1 day ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

The tariffs imposed by the United States on Chinese goods in 2025 have prompted a comprehensive economic response from China, aimed at alleviating negative effects and strategically repositioning its economy amid rising trade tensions. This essay will analyze China’s key reactions, supported by data from 2025, and will address the inherent challenges and obstacles China encounters in navigating this complex economic landscape.

2 days ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

On April 21, 2025, the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis, born Mario Jorge Bergoglio, an Argentine Jesuit whose humble leadership and vision transformed the papacy and significantly advanced the pursuit of global peace. His election in 2013 as the first non-European pope in over a thousand years marked a significant shift toward inclusivity and a stronger commitment to marginalized communities. Driven by a deep conviction, he believed true peace emerges from solidarity with the vulnerable.

5 days ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

A combination of ongoing historical tensions and unaddressed conflicts alongside fast-paced economic and military advancements has generated an environment suitable for competition between these powers. China’s remarkable economic development, together with its forceful military strategy, brought forth a new power dynamics that challenge the United States’ historical dominance in East Asia.

5 days ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

Since the revival of tariffs on Chinese imports by the Trump administration in 2018, trade dynamics have faced renewed turbulence. Southeast Asia, home to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has been particularly affected by these changes. This essay argues that in response to the heightened U.S. protectionist trade policies under President Trump, ASEAN and China have strategically deepened their economic cooperation.