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As the conflict involving Iran moves deeper into its latest phase, analysts are increasingly shifting their focus away from the battlefield itself and toward a larger question: what happens if regional instability become...

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European officials are increasingly framing energy independence not only as an economic or environmental priority, but as a core national security issue.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent appearances at the United Nations offered another clear signal that Beijing is no longer operating cautiously on the edges of global diplomacy. China is increasingly positioning ...

","url":"https://silverleafgrp.com/the-silverleaf-brief/f/china%E2%80%99s-expanding-global-diplomacy-and-un-ambitions","title":"China’s Expanding Global Diplomacy and UN Ambitions","summary":"Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent appearances at the United Nations offered another clear signal that Beijing is no longer operating cautiously on the edges of global diplomacy. China is increasingly positioning ...","date_modified":"2026-05-18T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://silverleafgrp.com/the-silverleaf-brief/f/the-iran-conflict-and-the-risk-of-global-economic-strain","html_content":"

Much of the global discussion surrounding the Iran conflict has focused on energy prices, particularly the risk of rising oil costs and volatility in international markets. But a growing number of analysts are warning th...

","url":"https://silverleafgrp.com/the-silverleaf-brief/f/the-iran-conflict-and-the-risk-of-global-economic-strain","title":"The Iran Conflict and the Risk of Global Economic Strain","summary":"Much of the global discussion surrounding the Iran conflict has focused on energy prices, particularly the risk of rising oil costs and volatility in international markets. But a growing number of analysts are warning th...","date_modified":"2026-05-11T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://silverleafgrp.com/the-silverleaf-brief/f/fragile-signs-of-de-escalation-in-the-iran-conflict","html_content":"

Recent developments surrounding the conflict between the United States and Iran have highlighted how quickly geopolitical tensions can shift from fears of escalation to cautious optimism — and then back again within hour...

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European Union member states are signaling resistance to proposed changes that could significantly weaken the scope of the EU’s landmark AI Act.

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A major mining acquisition involving Canadian and Chinese firms is drawing renewed attention to China’s growing economic footprint across Africa, particularly in strategically important resource sectors.

","url":"https://silverleafgrp.com/the-silverleaf-brief/f/china%E2%80%99s-expanding-mining-influence-in-ethiopia-draws-attention","title":"China’s Expanding Mining Influence in Ethiopia Draws Attention","summary":"A major mining acquisition involving Canadian and Chinese firms is drawing renewed attention to China’s growing economic footprint across Africa, particularly in strategically important resource sectors.","date_modified":"2026-04-20T16:00:00Z"}]}