From Gaza to Ukraine and beyond, 2024 was the year of wars
The year 2024 has been marked by an alarming proliferation of conflicts worldwide, underscoring humanity’s inability to reconcile political ambitions with the need for peace. From the devastating war...
View ArticleWhen the War on Drugs Goes Too Far: The Cartel Terrorism Fallacy
The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to power in January 2025 has ignited heated discussions, especially in relation to his previous stance on Mexico and drug cartels.In the months following his...
View ArticleThe Politics of China’s Global Civilization Initiative
China’s Global Civilization Initiative, as articulated through its 14th Five-Year Plan and 2035 Long-Term Strategy, represents a profound shift in global politics. It emphasizes a vision of...
View ArticlePakistan’s Strategic Leverage and Afghanistan’s Pinpoints
In the complex geopolitical landscape of South Asia, Afghanistan remains inextricably linked to Pakistan, particularly following the rise of the Taliban to power in Kabul. Pro-Taliban elements,...
View ArticleSpying in South Asia: Britain, The United States and India’s Secret Cold War...
Paul McGarr’s book Spying in South Asia: Britain, The United States, and India’s Secret Cold War focuses on the development of the febrile intelligence interaction between India, the United States of...
View ArticleBrazil’s BRICS Chairmanship: Building Multipolar World Remains Key Challenge
For the fourth time, Brazil, the only South American member, has taken over the BRICS+ chairmanship, pledging the dynamics steps to pursue and coordinate the emerging tasks outlined in the 16th Kazan...
View ArticleGermany And France: Twin Pillars or Twin Liabilities for the EU?
Abstract: In the past, Germany and France have been the economic and political cornerstones of the European Union, driving much of its growth and integration. Today, things have changed, and both...
View ArticleThe Influence on European Union Politics of China’s Expanding Digital Presence
During the past three decades, China has emerged as a dominant power in digital technology, including in the development and application of cyber technology.i As global economic and military affairs...
View ArticleGeopolitics of South Asia: China-Pakistan Friction, Evolving US-India...
South Asia has emerged as a critical hotspot for global geopolitics, with shifting alliances and rivalries shaping the region’s strategic environment. Recently, three key dynamics dominate the...
View ArticleBeyond Ceasefires: Transforming the Israel-Palestine Stalemate
For decades, the Israel-Palestine conflict has remained one of the world’s most persistent and polarising disputes. This deeply entrenched issue has defied countless peace initiatives and diplomatic...
View ArticleEnhancing Sanitation: Indonesia-Australia Collaboration through the sAIIG...
Indonesia’s sanitation is arguably one of the worst in the Southeast Asian region. In line with this, in 2015, Indonesia ranked second with 54 million people who still defecate in any place. This will...
View ArticlePakistan’s Vital Role in the US Global Strategy
The enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States is a testament to the longevity and resilience of their bilateral relations, which have spanned over seven decades. Despite the...
View ArticleRedefining Allies: How Africa’s Rise Demands a New U.S. Strategy
American elections capture global attention, with audiences worldwide closely following each twist in the presidential race. Beyond domestic topics like the economy and immigration, these debates touch...
View ArticleThe UK’s Strategic Shift: Entering External Association with the United States
In the wake of Brexit and the UK’s evolving global role, establishing an external association with the United States merits serious consideration. Historical precedents, such as Scotland’s 1707 union...
View ArticleFulfilling Broken Promises: Building a Semiautonomous Region in Sunni Iraq
Systemic Failures: Marginalization of Sunni Arabs in Iraq Iraq’s political, social, and economic failures of the last 21 years are deeply rooted in one stark reality: the systematic marginalization and...
View ArticleGuantanamo 2.0? Why Somalia Must Reject Ethiopia’s Push for a Dangerous Lease
In 1903, a deal was struck between the United States and Cuba that would leave an enduring mark on international relations. The agreement gave the U.S. control over Guantanamo Bay, ostensibly as a...
View ArticleWe Came, We Saw, We Failed: Libya’s Descent into the Flintstone Age
Libya stands as a sobering testament to the catastrophic consequences of military intervention in Africa, where regime change by outside powers births chaos rather than stability. The cautionary...
View ArticleAssad’s Fall: Fault-lines and Russia’s Geopolitical Gambit
On December 8, as opposition forces breached Damascus, Syria’s longest-serving dictator sought political asylum in Russia. This marked a historic global shift from dictatorship to rebellion,...
View ArticleAfrican Union Developing a Ten-Year Comprehensive Agriculture Programme...
For three working days, 9th –11th January 2025, in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, the African Union Commission (AUC) will host the Extraordinary Summit on the...
View ArticleWhy the Middle East Confronts Its Most Perilous Moment in Modern History
As various international actors navigate the evolving dynamics of the Middle East, some have quickly sought to form relationships with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham —a group that has rebranded itself but is...
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