No sides, all options: Southeast Asia in a contested world 

No sides, all options: Southeast Asia in a contested world  July 2026 Earlier this month, the Aspen Security Forum convened in the tranquil Colorado Rockies against the backdrop of a world in turmoil. Alliance burden-sharing, fallout from the Iran […]

Cuddly, Cutting-edge, Creative: China’s Soft Power Spreading Through Global Brands 

Private markets are no longer the exclusive playground of institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Once tightly held territory has begun to open with increasing momentum. Across asset classes, new sources of capital flows are expanding as high-net-worth individuals, digital wealth platforms, and retail investors step more meaningfully into the fold.

The GCC-China Momentum: Opportunities for Those Investing in Communications

The relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China is transforming, from a promising trade link into a dynamic economic corridor. In this article from our Sandpiper team in the UAE, we look closer at this development and what it means for business leaders and communicators.