To the many Trilaterals: Japan-US-Philippines
On 10th December 2024, Japan, the US, and the Philippines organised the first Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan which was a follow up of the Trilateral Summit that took place between Japan, the US...
View ArticleChina’s Military Intervention in Africa
Africa has become a critical arena for China’s military and security strategy beyond its border. The establishment of the PLA overseas base in Djibouti and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)...
View ArticleSyria’s New Reality: A Nation at a Crossroads
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has once again pushed Syria into an era of uncertainty. After decades of rule, a swift rebel offensive from North overran Bashar-al-Assad forces, compelling him to...
View ArticleDiplomatic and Geostrategic Risks of Indonesia’s Strengthened Ties with China
The long-standing and intricate diplomatic relationship between China and Indonesia has progressed from political mistrust to economic reliance. China is now Indonesia’s biggest trading partner and one...
View ArticlePanama: From Growth to Prosperity
Authors: Kiyomi Cadena, Joelle Dehasse and Javier Romero Despite its impressive economic growth and status as a high-income country, Panama remains one of the most unequal countries in the world....
View ArticleCombining Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly and South Africa’s TRC for an...
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa is one of the most well-known reparative justice bodies. However, since its creation in 1996, many issues have risen which have hindered justice...
View ArticleLatin America Is About to Gain More U.S. Attention Than It Has Received in...
After decades of limited engagement, Latin America is regaining prominence in U.S. foreign policy, driven by mounting challenges such as immigration crises, escalating drug trafficking, and growing...
View ArticleTehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian and conservative regimes at...
View ArticleDehumanizing Human Beings in Gaza: The Devastating Impact of war on...
Each individual’s health is influenced by a complex interplay of biological and social factors that shape its personal growth. When political stability is highly compromised within a society, as in the...
View ArticleFrom Rice Fields to Silicon Valleys: Vietnam’s Twin Transition in Action
Vietnam, a country traditionally known for its vast rice fields and agricultural exports, is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age while simultaneously pursuing...
View ArticleIndonesia’s Pragmatic Military Diplomacy
Indonesia recently embarked on simultaneous military exercises with two nations on opposite ends of the geopolitical spectrum: Russia and Australia. These drills, held under the leadership of President...
View ArticleThe New Cold War Dilemma: Australia’s Struggle as a Middle Power in the...
The rivalry between the US and China is labelled as the 21st century “Cold War” due to its complicated nature, ideological discordance, technology competition, and regional power struggle, especially...
View ArticleThe Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women
As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this...
View ArticleSyria’s Past, Present, and Future: A Call for Unity and Stability
Syria, a land steeped in history and cultural richness, has long been a pivotal player in the Middle East. Situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, its strategic location once made it a...
View ArticleConflict in The Northern Syria: What is Next for The Syrian Kurds?
December 8. A historic day for the Syrian people. The long 53 years rule of the Assad family had come to an end. The opposition– led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham, entered Damascus without no resistance....
View ArticleFinland’s ‘equal opportunity’ military conscription is not a win for young...
Conscription is a cancer. Defence policy is on Europe’s minds given events in Ukraine, the Middle East and the South China Sea. There is much we need to do – but forced military conscription is not the...
View ArticleBetween Hospitality and Repatriation: Türkiye’s Evolving Syrian Refugee Response
Türkiye hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide, with an estimated 3.2 million Syrians among its displaced population. In the initial years of the Syrian civil war, Türkiye’s extensive...
View ArticleThe Growing Dynamics of Military Coups in Africa
Authors: Tejvir Bawa & Anmol Rattan Singh Democracy has been believed to be the best way forward to ensure equal development and harmony among nation-states. However, disparities still exist among...
View ArticleUS-Japan Alliance under Trump 2.0 Administration
There are concerns and conjectures regarding the nature of the relationship between the United States (US) and Japan, a crucial ally in the Indo-Pacific given that former president and Republican party...
View ArticleTrump’s China policy: What to expect
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi while speaking at a symposium stated: “We hope that the new US administration will make the right choices, meet China halfway, cease all interference, overcome...
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