October 2024 is a crucial month for global politics. U.S.-China relations remain tense, with trade decoupling in key technology sectors progressing. Despite these tensions, trade in services between the nations remains relatively robust. In Europe, the ongoing Ukraine conflict continues to strain international relations, with countries reassessing their military and economic commitments to the region
Meanwhile, Middle Eastern tensions have escalated due to the conflict in Gaza, drawing increased global attention and impacting foreign policy decisions in the U.S. and Europe