The case for pragmatic view of a Chin Quasi State in Myanmar
Authors: Kelvin Benny and Shubh Gupta* Amid escalating global tensions and a rapidly changing international order, India needs to recalibrate its defence strategy, re-strategize, and possibly even...
View ArticleModi’s Visit to Ukraine: Geopolitical Risks of Pragmatism
Indian Prime Minister (PM) visited Russia in July 2024, which sparked criticism in Western policy-making circles. Putin warmly welcomed him in Moscow by calling him ‘dear friend’ as it was Modi’s first...
View ArticleNo alternative to Multilateralism
Following successes of the similar programs in Europe (Vienna and Geneva notably), one of the leading African think-tanks along with its European (think-tank, academia, cultural diplomacy, and media)...
View ArticlePromoting the development of a China-Africa community with a shared future...
The FOCAC Summit in September 2024 is an opportunity for this international meeting to enhance dialogue and cooperation between China and the countries of the Global South, including the countries of...
View ArticleBalancing Urgent Aid and Long-Term Resilience in Humanitarian Supply Chains:...
Humanitarian Supply Chains (HSCs) play a critical role in addressing the immediate needs of vulnerable populations in conflict zones and disaster-stricken areas. However, as recent experiences in Sudan...
View Article“Ask What You Can Do…” How Can We Fulfill the Promises of Democracy
Ask what you can do for your country, not what your country can do for you. This famous line of John F. Kennedy became a monumental line on how individuals can certainly fulfill the promises of...
View ArticleThe 2024 FOCAC Summit and the shared vision between Sisi and Xi Jinping
As an Egyptian expert in Chinese political affairs, what caught my attention most analytically during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the opening session of the Forum on China-Africa...
View ArticleFrom Zion to Zeila, Ethiopia’s Zionist Playbook
Ethiopia’s approach to Somalia in recent years bears a striking resemblance to strategies employed by colonial powers and settler movements throughout history. Particularly, one can draw parallels to...
View ArticleReimagining European Commission Portfolios: A Blueprint for Addressing...
I came across a leaked document revealed by Euronews regarding the European Commission’s proposed portfolios, and I must say, it left me with serious concerns. The portfolios outlined seem to encompass...
View ArticleIranian Interference in U.S. Presidential Election: A Threat to Democratic...
The US officials have said that the Iranian regime tried to launch a cyber-attack on former President Trump’s campaign. The press release made on the 19th of August and which involved the Office of the...
View ArticleA farce & ill-advice without an awareness of Geopolitics
Over the past century or more, China has generally looked to Europe for inspiration and tips for national rejuvenation of the ancient country. There is no question that the United States replaced the...
View ArticleCan the Appeal of Populism Naturally Fade? The Decline in Modi’s Aura of...
Seen as a strong driving force in domestic politics to garner the support of the majority, Populism is characterized by its appeal to the ‘common people’ against perceived exploitation of the system by...
View ArticleBlack Myth: Wukong and China’s Soft Power
The strong rise and rise to become a superpower has made China eager to develop soft power to enhance its national position, increase its influence globally, and compete with the influence of the...
View ArticleGen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year Autocracy in Bangladesh
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” The words of Margaret Mead echoed through the crowded streets of...
View ArticleThe Marginalization of Asians: A U.S. Style of Hegemonic Maintenance
In the realm of contemporary American society, the marginalization of Asians has permeated various aspects of life, revealing an underlying current of hegemonic maintenance that echoes throughout...
View ArticleChina-Africa: FOCAC 2024, opportunities, challenges, and perspectives
Relations between China and Africa are largely influenced by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which was established in 2000. FOCAC is a multilateral platform designed to strengthen...
View ArticleWhy Arabs Are Wary of an Anti-Iran Alliance
Despite growing Israeli-Arab collaboration, efforts to establish a NATO-like regional security alliance to counter perceived Iranian threats have not come to fruition. Arab nations do not share...
View ArticleChina Leverages Sisi’s Turkey Visit to Curb Muslim Brotherhood with U.S. Backing
The United States of America worked to use the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood as a “terrorist” organization in Egypt to confront China and Russia and to limit their influence with conclusive...
View ArticleMexico’s Judiciary Overhaul: Implications for Democracy, Economy, and Diplomacy
Mexico is currently embroiled in a highly contentious debate over a sweeping judicial reform proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and his ruling MORENA party. The reform, which has...
View ArticleHow Geopolitics influencing China’s African policy
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing, was the grandest summit in China during the past few years, with 53 African Heads of State and Governments, African and Chinese corporate...
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