The Return of Great Power Competition: U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century
The global order is witnessing a revival of great power competition in the twenty-first century, with China and the United States emerging as the main players. This change represents the shift from the...
View ArticleIndia-Greece Relations Take Center Stage Ahead of Horasis Meeting in Athens
Ahead of the Horasis India Meeting held in Athens on 15-16 September, Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter, the founder and chairman of Horasis, shared his insights with Modern Diplomacy. The meeting, which is...
View ArticleIndonesia’s Strategy to Address Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
The tension on the Korean Peninsula is the most crucial issue for the world, this is because nuclear is a threat that cannot be taken lightly, in addition to threatening world peace, nuclear can also...
View ArticleRussia-Ukraine Conflict: Beyond the Debates – interview
China, South and India (BRICS members), during the past two years have made conscious efforts and provided crucial roadmaps for brokering peace between former Soviet republics: Russia and Ukraine. At...
View ArticleExpanding Proxy Warfare in the Middle East
The Recent missile launched by the Iran-aligned Houthis that targeted and reached central Israel is one of the crucial events, which weight cannot be measured by the lack of victims only. The recently...
View ArticleBangladesh: A story of blood and contradictions
On September 4th 2024, in Khulna Bangladesh, an enraged, Muslim mob attacked and killed an eighteen-year-old Hindu man, Utshab Mandal, because he supposedly insulted Muhammad in social media. The man...
View ArticleThe United States continues to fail in the Middle East
Since October 7, 2023, the situation in the Middle East has again flared up after the Hamas attack on Israel. In response, Israel has been conducting disproportionate attacks on Gaza. The United States...
View ArticleFrom Survival to Sustainability: A Roadmap for Indonesia and Developing Nations
In developing countries like Indonesia, the journey toward sustainability often follows a narrative of gradual learning and transformation. Initially, the focus is largely on economic survival, with...
View ArticleNorth East India’s Counter Insurgency Efforts and the Manipur Dilemma
The North East region is the easternmost part of India, with eight states. It is home to over 140 insurgent organizations with various demands, including total independence from India and a few for...
View ArticleThe Alliance of Sahel States: Implications, challenges and prospects in West...
In this interview, Antoine SOMDAH, former ambassador of Burkina Faso to the Russian Federation, an expert in international law and nuclear law, and a member of the United Nations Security Council (2008...
View ArticleWith China and Russia’s Support, Africa Scrambles for Seats at United Nations
At the United Nations Security Council in New York, Africa has made a significant headway in an anticipation for consolidating its position and raise the possibility of forging further cooperation...
View ArticleWhat lies ahead for a complete normalisation of India-China ties?
A section of Indian media has been unwarrantedly citing a statement by a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, during a media briefing on 13 September 2024, who said, “in recent...
View ArticleU.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
The September 2024 U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was, unfortunately, characterized by a striking lack of substantive discourse on matters of public interest. As...
View ArticleThoughts on the Upcoming U.S. Election and Recent Weather Catastrophes
The first debate between the major candidates in the US presidential election has been held, and the major takeaway is a sense of dismay. Is this the best this country can do? The Republican...
View ArticleWar-torn Sudan: A Nation in Agony
The Sudan Civil War, which has spanned decades and taken on different forms, is one of the most complex and devastating conflicts in Africa. It has not only shaped the social and political landscape of...
View ArticleUrsula von der Leyen Reveals Bold New Vision for the European Commission
A new-look European Commission unveiled by its president Ursula von der Leyen has immediately come under fire. Outlining the new team to MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the German official told deputies...
View ArticleIs Israel close to having a war with Hezbollah?
The 2023-2024 war started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, which brought Israel to conduct a vast offensive in the Gaza Strip. The main battlefield of that war was in the Gaza Strip, yet...
View ArticleThe man behind Kissinger’s secret visit to China
Diplomacy is the art and practice of building and maintaining relationships between countries using tact and mutual respect. Diplomats are born, not made’. In essence, diplomacy is often perceived as a...
View ArticleAfrica’s Mpox Endemic: A Wake-up Call for Action
It has been a year or two since we recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, but should we start preparing for a new epidemic? The virus in focus this time is Mpox, which is usually prevalent in Africa...
View ArticleThe Rise of Militancy and Upcoming Elections in Jammu and Kashmir
As Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) prepares for its upcoming elections, the region is experiencing both heightened political tensions and a resurgence of militancy that has left Indian military and...
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