Our Insights
Featured Posts Selected by Our Experts
-
![]()
China Economic Stimulus Tracker
The China Economic Stimulus Tracker provides a comprehensive timeline of announcements and policy actions implemented by the Chinese government to stimulate economic activity.
-
![]()
Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening Up Markets
With Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
-
![]()
Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
By Leigh Wedell, President and COO
-
![]()
From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
By Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
Explore all of our Insights, Interviews, Commentary, and More
Media Type
Talking Points | U.S.-China Post-“Liberation Day” - What’s Ahead
The Administration’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement has already sparked retaliation and potential escalation with China, the world’s second largest economy. While a tariff rate of an additional 34% was announced, combined with pre-existing tariffs, the rate came closer to the 60% that the President said he would impose during the campaign.
In the Firing Line: Australia Reacts to U.S. Trade Blitz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on all Australian exports to the United States. This decision encompasses key sectors such as beef, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals, and has elicited significant responses from both the Australian government and industry stakeholders.
The Battle for Canberra: Your Guide to the 2025 Australian Federal Election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially called the 2025 Australian federal election, scheduled for 3 May 2025. The announcement marks the beginning of a five-week campaign period leading up to the polling day. The 47th parliament has officially dissolved, marked by a traditional cannon fire ceremony at Parliament House.
Talking Points | Key Takeaways from China’s Two Sessions
China’s Two Sessions are underway – their annual meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and adjacent Chinese People’s Political Consultative Congress (CPPCC). The sessions do not usually break news, that’s usually done in the major Party meetings, but they do underscore the strategy and provide some notable updates.
A Minute with The Paulson Prize
Join Basilinna President and COO, Leigh Wedell, as she delves into the revolutionary innovations essential for addressing global sustainability challenges.
From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
As China's economy slows, Chinese firms are seeking new global opportunities to market their products and build their brands.
Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening up Markets
Explore key insights on the changing landscape of global trade and why recent trade policies could be hurting China's domestic economy with Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO.
The Two Congresses
Basilinna President and COO Leigh Wedell, along with Basilinna Executive Director and Trivium Co-Founder Trey McArver, discuss "The Two Congresses," covering the outcomes of China’s recently concluded Two Sessions, the China-related priorities of the U.S. Congress, and their implications for the U.S.-China relationship and businesses moving forward.
China is Giving Ancient Silk Road Trade Routes a Digital Makeover
Against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Digital Silk Road is how China is creating new trade ecosystems and deepening its trade relations across the developing world.