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🌏 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is your essential guide to a year that reshaped global power dynamics.

From #BRICS expansion and U.S.- #China trade wars to Xi’s charm offensive and record defence spending, this almanac captures the most critical developments shaping the Indo-Pacific.

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🌏 Asia on the Horizon Almanac 2025 is your essential guide to a year that reshaped global power dynamics. From BRICS expansion and U.S.-China trade wars to Xi’s charm offensive and record defence spending, this almanac captures the most critical developments shaping the Indo-Pacific. 📌 Follow weekly Asia on the Horizon reports: https://tinyurl.com/AsiaHorizon 📥 Download the full Almanac: https://tinyurl.com/AsiaotH-Almanac2025 ✅ Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter for exclusive insights: https://tinyurl.com/AsiaLI #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #Asia2025 #StrategicTrends
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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🇯🇵🤝🇩🇪 Japan & Germany launch their first Strategic Dialogue in Tokyo (Aug 18, 2025), boosting cooperation in security, cyber, supply chains & diplomacy. They align on Ukraine, Indo-Pacific, UN reform, and democratic values, cementing Asia Europe ties. #Japan #Germany #Diplomacy #Geopolitics
August 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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🛠️ We launched 6 digital tools on:
— Misinformation resilience
— AI mentoring
— Civic education & engagement

👥 Trained dozens of professionals, mentors & youth workers.
🔗 Built 100+ partnerships with universities, NGOs & institutions.

#DigitalTools #SecurityPolicy
May 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🌐 2024 by the numbers:
🔹 8 strategic projects
🔹 3,160+ people reached
🔹 55 publications on geopolitics, digitalisation & democracy
🔹 12 Asia-focused monitoring reports
🔹 9 public events, 900+ participants

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May 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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📘 JUST RELEASED: Beyond the Horizon ISSG’s 2024 Activity Report is here!

We’re proud to share our work promoting peace, resilience & innovation through data-driven research and policy engagement.

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📘 JUST RELEASED: Our 2024 Activity Report is out! From data-driven research to digital innovation, Beyond the Horizon ISSG continues its mission to promote glocal peace and security. Here’s what we achieved in 2024: 🔹 8 strategic projects reaching 3,000+ people 🔹 55 publications on geopolitics, digitalisation, democracy & security 🔹 9 high-impact events with 900+ participants 🔹 12 Asia-focused monitoring reports (China, DPRK & South China Sea) 🔹 6 digital tools tackling misinformation, mentoring & civic engagement 🔹 Dozens of professionals, youth workers & mentors empowered through our training programmes 🔹 100+ partnerships with universities, public institutions & NGOs 💬 “We integrate theory and practice to make security policy more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking.” 📥 Explore the full report: 👉 https://bit.ly/BtH_Annual #BeyondTheHorizon #AnnualReport #HorizonEU #EUProjects #SecurityPolicy #DigitalTools #Geopolitics #Democracy #AI #Mentoring #Inclusion #StrategicForesight #ResearchImpactEU
May 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🇺🇸⚖️ 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲? 🌏🔥

The Trump administration's new foreign policy shift signals a move away from Ukraine toward countering China in the Indo-Pacific. But at what cost?

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The Transactional Turn in U.S. Foreign Policy: Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift and Its Implications for Asia-Pacific Alliances | Beyond the Horizon ISSG
The recent recalibration of U.S. policy on Ukraine under President Trump represents a profound departure from the longstanding American commitment to robust ...
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February 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump vs. Zelensky: A War of Words with Global Implications 🌍⚡

The heated exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky is reshaping U.S.-Ukraine relations.

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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump vs. Zelensky: A War of Words with Global Implications 🌍⚡ The heated exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky is reshaping U.S.-Ukraine relations. 🔹 Trump’s claims: 🗣️ “Zelensky is a dictator without elections.” 🗣️ “Ukraine should have never started the war.” 👉 Accuses Ukraine of prolonging the war 👉 Suggests Zelensky manipulated U.S. aid 🔹 Zelensky’s response: 🗣️ “Trump lives in a Russian-made disinformation space.” 🗣️ “I wish Trump’s team had more truth.” 👉 Dismisses Trump’s remarks as Kremlin propaganda 👉 Reaffirms Ukraine’s commitment to democracy 💡 The facts: ✔️ Ukraine’s elections are delayed due to martial law ✔️ Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, not the other way around ✔️ Trump’s statements echo Moscow’s rhetoric With Putin signaling openness to meeting Trump, what’s next for U.S.-Ukraine-Russia relations? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Geopolitics #Ukraine #Trump #Zelensky #Russia
February 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 𝗨.𝗦.-𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗼 & 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁

🗓️ In a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco #Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov to follow up on President Donald #Trump’s conversation with Russian President Vladimir #Putin.
🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 U.S.-Russia Diplomacy: Rubio & Lavrov Meet to Discuss Ukraine Conflict 🗓️ In a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to follow up on President Donald Trump’s conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hosted in Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the meeting aimed at reestablishing bilateral relations and addressing the ongoing Ukraine crisis. 🔹 Key Takeaways from the Meeting ✅ Diplomatic Consultations: The U.S. and Russia will launch a formal mechanism to resolve disputes and restore normal diplomatic operations. ✅ Ukraine Peace Process: Both sides will appoint high-level teams to work on an enduring and sustainable resolution to the war. ✅ Strategic Cooperation: Future collaboration is on the table, focusing on geopolitical stability and post-war economic opportunities. ✅ Commitment to Dialogue: The parties pledged to remain engaged and ensure tangible progress toward peace. 💬 What’s Next? This meeting marks the beginning of a delicate yet crucial phase in U.S.-Russia relations. While both sides agreed on steps forward, skepticism and strategic interests remain at play. Will these talks lead to a meaningful resolution, or are we witnessing another diplomatic maneuver? 📢 Join the conversation! What are your thoughts on this latest development? Will diplomacy prevail? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #Geopolitics #Russia #USA #UkraineCrisis #Diplomacy #Trump #Rubio #Lavrov #Ukraine
February 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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🌍 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 🇺🇦

European leaders gathered in Paris for an emergency meeting, responding to the U.S.-Russia negotiations on Ukraine that have excluded both Europe and Kyiv from direct participation.

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🌍 Europe's Urgent Summit on Ukraine: A Defining Moment for Security & Defense 🇺🇦 European leaders gathered in Paris for an emergency meeting, responding to the U.S.-Russia negotiations on Ukrainethat have excluded both Europe and Kyiv from direct participation. With concerns mounting over Europe's security, the summit focused on strengthening defense, ensuring strategic autonomy, and shaping the post-war security framework. 🔹 Why This Meeting Matters The U.S. push for rapid negotiations with Russia has sidelined European nations, triggering an urgent response. Trump’s direct outreach to Putin has raised fears that Kyiv could be pressured into a disadvantageous deal. The EU and NATO leaders emphasized the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its security. 🔹 Key Outcomes & Implications ✅ Increased Defense Investment: Europe will scale up military spending and accelerate defense production. ✅ Strategic Autonomy: Leaders underscored the need for Europe to act independently in securing regional stability. ✅ Security Guarantees for Ukraine: Discussions on a post-war European peacekeeping presence in Ukraine have begun. ✅ Transatlantic Coordination: Despite frustrations, Europe remains engaged with Washington to ensure long-term support for Kyiv. 🔹 Challenges & Tensions ⚠️ Diverging European Approaches: Some nations, like France and Poland, advocate a stronger stance, while others, like Italy and the UK, urge caution. ⚠️ U.S. Unpredictability: With Trump's administration shifting priorities, Europe faces uncertainty over future American commitments. ⚠️ Hungary’s Opposition: The pro-Trump government in Budapest has criticized the summit, calling it “anti-Trump.” 🔹 What’s Next? 🔹 Ongoing diplomatic efforts to shape the peace process and ensure Ukraine's sovereignty isn’t compromised. 🔹 Greater pressure on EU and NATO members to increase financial and military support for Ukraine.
February 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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🚨 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: 𝗔 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱? 🚨

On his first day back in the Oval Office, Donald Trump wasted no time making waves.
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🚨 Trump's Day One: A Bold New Chapter or Controversy Reignited? 🚨 On his first day back in the Oval Office, Donald Trump wasted no time making waves. Signing over 200 executive orders, he vowed a “complete restoration of America,” prioritizing immigration crackdowns, rolling back climate policies, and reversing Biden-era actions. Here’s a quick rundown of his key orders: 🌍 Climate & Energy Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Declared an energy emergency, fast-tracking fossil fuel projects and reversing electric vehicle mandates. 🇺🇸 Immigration Declared a national border emergency. Targeted birthright citizenship, sparking potential legal battles. Initiated the largest deportation program in U.S. history. 🛡️ Justice & Pardons Pardoned ~1,500 individuals connected to January 6. Expanded the use of the death penalty for certain crimes by immigrants. 🤝 Foreign Policy Exited the World Health Organization (WHO). Suspended U.S. foreign aid for 90 days pending review. 💼 Economy & Federal Workforce Froze federal hiring (except military) and directed agencies to combat inflation. Delayed the TikTok ban by 75 days to explore a solution. ⚖️ Gender & Diversity Policies Ended federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Mandated recognition of only two genders: male and female. 📜 Biden Rollbacks Rescinded 78 Biden-era executive orders, including racial equity measures and transgender protections. 💬 What Does It Mean? These actions mark a sharp pivot in U.S. policy, reigniting debates on climate change, immigration, and social progress. Legal challenges are expected, and the global response will likely be swift. 🔗 Stay tuned for more updates and deep dives into Trump’s executive orders! 👉 What do you think about these bold moves? Are they a necessary correction or a step backward? Let us know in the comments. #TrumpDayOne #ExecutiveOrders #ImmigrationPolicy #ClimateChange #USPolitics #BreakingNews
January 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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🌍 Key Insights from the WEF Global Risks Report 2025: Building a Resilient Future
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 reveals a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical conflicts, environmental crises, societal polarization, and rapid technological advancements.

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Key Insights from the WEF Global Risks Report 2025: Building a Resilient Future The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 reveals a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical conflicts, environmental crises, societal polarization, and rapid technological advancements.
January 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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🌍 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🇪🇺

The return of Donald #Trump to the U.S. presidency and ongoing political and economic instability in #Europe mark a critical turning point for the #EU. How will #transatlantic uncertainties and internal divisions shape Europe’s future?
Europe at the Crossroads: Navigating Political and Economic Turbulence Amid Trump's Return | Beyond the Horizon ISSG
Key Takeaways Transatlantic Turbulence: The return of Donald Trump as U.S. president signals renewed challenges to U.S.-EU relations, including protectionis ...
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January 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🌍 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🧡

We stand in solidarity with millions of women worldwide who face physical, psychological, and economic violence.
🚨 Violence against women is a global human rights violation that demands urgent action.
🌍 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🧡 We stand in solidarity with millions of women worldwide who face physical, psychological, and economic violence. 🚨 Violence against women is a global human rights violation that demands urgent action. 🧡 At BtH, we are committed to promoting equality, resilience, and inclusiveness to create a safer world for all. We value gender equality and ensure an inclusive environment where our female employees are empowered and respected equally. 🔗 Learn more about this important cause: https://rfr.bz/t7233b5 #NoExcuse #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #BtH #HumanRights
November 26, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM