US Capture of Maduro

US Capture of Maduro

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, the United States executed an unprecedented military operation to extract Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, marking a dramatic escalation in hemispheric intervention. This case study examines the operation’s...
Singapore Economy: Global Market Developments

Singapore Economy: Global Market Developments

Week of January 5-9, 2026 Executive Summary This case study examines how key global economic events—including the Venezuela crisis, U.S. labor market data, and sectoral earnings reports—are likely to impact Singapore’s open economy. As a trade-dependent...
Singapore Housing Market 2026

Singapore Housing Market 2026

Executive Summary Singapore’s housing market in 2026 presents a complex paradox: the city-state maintains its 90% homeownership rate and ranks 17th globally for housing affordability, yet faces a “seriously unaffordable” classification with a median...
China’s Commercial Jet Engine Development

China’s Commercial Jet Engine Development

Case Study: The CJ-1000A Program Background China’s ambitious drive toward aerospace self-sufficiency centers on the CJ-1000A engine, developed by the state-owned Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) since 2016. This initiative emerged from a strategic...
CDC Voucher Dining Experience Review

CDC Voucher Dining Experience Review

Introduction Singapore’s CDC Voucher scheme has transformed how residents approach dining out, making restaurant meals more accessible without compromising on quality. After exploring 15 establishments that accept these vouchers, I’ve discovered a...
US Intervention in Venezuela

US Intervention in Venezuela

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and transporting him to New York to face criminal charges. This extraordinary intervention marks a dramatic shift in...
US Military Intervention in Venezuela

US Military Intervention in Venezuela

Case Study: Operation Maduro Capture Background Context On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted an unprecedented military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing sitting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This marked one of the most...
Childcare Crisis Solutions

Childcare Crisis Solutions

A Multi-Stakeholder Framework for Systemic Change EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The childcare affordability crisis requires coordinated intervention across five levels: federal policy, state/local implementation, employer innovation, community infrastructure, and cultural...
Singapore Student Debt Crisis

Singapore Student Debt Crisis

Executive Summary While Singapore’s student debt situation differs significantly from the US, rising education costs and stagnant wage growth are creating financial pressures for young graduates. This case study examines the current landscape, future outlook,...
Asia’s Stock Markets in 2026

Asia’s Stock Markets in 2026

Executive Summary Asian equity markets enter 2026 at a critical juncture, having outperformed global peers by nearly five percentage points in 2025—their strongest relative showing since 2017. Yet beneath this impressive surface lies a complex landscape of diverging...