Kazakhstan Sets New Standards in Judicial Independence
Justice systems worldwide are undergoing transformation to meet the demands of increasingly interconnected and rights-conscious societies. Kazakhstan, positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia,...
View ArticleThe Islamist attack in Syria is dangerous for the region
The tectonic plates of the strategic landscape of the Middle East are shifting rapidly. In an astonishing turn of events, a coalition of rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has broken out of...
View ArticleRule of Law or Rule of Favor? The Biden Clemency Debate
Authors: Himani Agrawal and Nandini Bhatnagar* On December 1, 2024, when United States President Joe Biden made the executive decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, on accounts of tax evasion and...
View ArticleA Feminist Revolution or a Mirage? Can Nandi-Ndaitwah Dismantle Namibia’s...
The election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s president is a historic achievement, signaling the first time the country will be led by a woman. This symbolic victory, however, transcends...
View ArticleCan Constructivism Hold Israel Accountable? South Africa’s Pursuit of Justice...
As the world struggles with the challenges of justice, a pivotal moment emerged on December 29, 2023, when South Africa made a major step in international law by filing a 750-page lawsuit against...
View ArticleIs China Recalibrating its ties with Pakistan?
Pakistan and China, long hailed as “all-weather allies,” are experiencing significant strain in their diplomatic relations. Beijing’s growing frustration with Islamabad’s inability to ensure the safety...
View ArticleCentral Africa Republic Unveils Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin
Central African Republic (CAR) has rekindled its highest commitment and renewed friendship with the Kremlin administration for raising a precious monument in honour of the late leader of Russia’s...
View ArticleTrump 2.0: A Return to “Maximum Pressure” against Iran?
Donald Trump’s first term marked a turbulent period in U.S.-Iran relations, with his “maximum pressure” campaign, the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, and the killing of General Qassem Soleimani....
View ArticleCourting Myanmar: Myanmar’s Geostrategic Position in the Sino-Indian Rivalry
Myanmar’s crucial role in both Chinese and Indian national security and dominance in the Indo-Pacific is most palpable in their responses to the 2021 Myanmar coup d’état by the Tatmadaw (– Myanmar...
View ArticleRussia updates nuclear doctrine: An analysis of strategic implications
On November 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to the national nuclear doctrine, signaling a significant shift in Russia’s approach to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. These...
View ArticleGreat Power Competition and Pakistan’s Geopolitical Moments
Geopolitics is on the move and in the fast lane since Biden Administration issued its National Security Strategy in October 2022. However, the past two months have been very significant for the...
View ArticleSomaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
Authors: Daniel Haile and Will Childers* Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance, marked by peaceful transitions...
View ArticleFood crisis as 1.5 million Syrians could be displaced, says WFP
The ongoing conflict in Syria has left the nation in a state of devastation, with millions displaced, infrastructure obliterated, and basic necessities scarce. Amidst this protracted crisis, the World...
View ArticleA good day for Europe’s competitiveness
Europe has always been a trading continent, but we are now facing a world where trade barriers are on the rise. Our companies and farmers are encountering growing restrictions, unfair competition and...
View ArticleSyrian Crisis: A brief history on the failure of diplomacy
Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham declared victory over the Assad regime– calling it the start of a new era in Syria. Assad has fled Damascus. Last night after taking Syria’s fourth largest city–Daara. It almost...
View ArticlePresident Yoon Suk-Yeol Coup Attempt in South Korea Shows Sad State of...
Civil-military relations form the bedrock of stability and democratic governance in any nation. South Korea, with its robust democratic framework and history of military authoritarianism, has long been...
View ArticleAssad’s Collapse: The Ineffectiveness of Russian Support in Securing Syria’s...
In the early hours of Sunday, on December 8th, opposition forces in Syria announced that Damascus had broken free of the control of the Bashar al Assad regime. This declaration marked the conclusion of...
View ArticleFrom Georgia with Malice: Russia’s Blueprint for State Capture
Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections offered a front-row seat to the erosion of democratic values. As a long-term election observer for the International Republican Institute (IRI), I witnessed the...
View ArticleA Strategic Gambit: India’s Investment in Vietnam
Authors: Shishir Priyadarshi and Dr Cchavi Vasisht As India-ASEAN countries celebrated 10 years of Act East Policy, it is crucial to look at the India-Vietnam relations. Vietnam has emerged as a key...
View ArticleCBAM has major flaws – but there is a way to save Europe’s climate policy
Europe is getting climate policy all wrong. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fails to achieve climate progress and comes with a raft of awful side effects. For too long, European...
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