X Factor: Is Elon Musk Using X to Undermine European Democracy?
In the rapidly evolving realm of social media and digital platforms, one name consistently dominates the headlines: Elon Musk. Renowned for his ventures in electric vehicles (Tesla), space exploration...
View ArticleTrump’s Return Accelerates U.S.-China Decoupling: Asia Caught in the Crossfire
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited global concerns over the trajectory of U.S.-China relations. During his previous term, Trump launched aggressive trade wars and imposed...
View ArticleIndia-Japan relations and the sub-national dimension
Authors: Gitanjali Sinha Roy and Tridivesh Singh Maini India-Japan relations have evolved over a long period of time. This relationship has seen many transitions at the bilateral level and due to...
View ArticleLeading MEP warns of “catastrophe” if Ukraine’s sovereignty is “compromised”
A senior centre right MEP says the Russian “war of aggression” against Ukraine “further underscores the need for a stronger Europe.” The comments come in the wake of a major poll showing America’s...
View ArticleSyria and the Levant: Building Stability Amidst Shifting Ambitions
The Levant has long been a stage upon which the drama of history has unfolded- a region where empires collided, faiths converged, and civilizations either flourished or crumbled. Far from being a mere...
View ArticleBRICS+ and G20: Competing or Collaborating for Global South
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa heads G20, an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, while Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chairs...
View ArticleLooking at Trumpism as the ‘greatest show on Earth’: Understanding what makes...
Trumpism is just so much more than “The Art of the Deal”. Trump is much deeper than the dynamics of ‘The Apprentice’. Trumpism has much more depth than his personal branded ‘popularism’. Trumpism...
View ArticleChina’s view on Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza to Egypt...
As an Egyptian expert specializing in Chinese political affairs and the policies of the ruling Communist Party in China, what caught my attention most analytically was the denunciation by all official...
View ArticleThe Fragile State of Turkey: A Nation on the Brink of Collapse
Turkey stands at a critical juncture in history, facing severe domestic and international challenges that threaten its stability and territorial integrity. While Ankara seeks to re-establish an Ottoman...
View ArticleThe Imminent Consequences of Trump’s Executive Orders
In the past decade, the U.S.-led geopolitics and trade/tech wars have undermined international cooperation setting the stage for stagnation in global economic prospects. Trump 2.0 will escalate the...
View ArticleThe EU and Central Asia: Between human rights and energy
As the European Union aims to strengthen political and economic ties with Central Asia, it expects the region to enhance the role of civil society. From the EU’s perspective, digital transformation,...
View ArticleIndia and Trump’s power moves could destabilize Pakistan and supercharge the...
Trump is back at the White House, unleashing sweeping executive orders, including a ban on resettling 1,600 Afghan refugees— some of them allies who aided America’s fight against Taliban terror. But...
View ArticleWFP’s Shift to Cash Aid in Tigray: A Dangerous Gamble for Displaced Populations
The humanitarian crisis in Tigray remains dire, with millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) struggling to survive amid forceful, illegal occupation by Amhara and Eritrea Forces as well as...
View ArticleMandarin Chinese is Finding its Place in Qatar
Mandarin Chinese might not be the first language that comes to mind when you think of Qatar. Yet, in recent years, it has quietly made its mark threading its way into classrooms, public events, and...
View ArticleIndonesia and Malaysia: An Emerging Magnitude for ASEAN Leadership?
In his recent visit to Malaysia, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was recently honored with a special medal from the Johor Kingdom. It is the prestigious “Darjah Kerabat Johor Pangkat Pertama (D.K...
View ArticleBangladesh-UK relations in 2024: Achievements, trends and future
The year 2024 marked an evolving chapter in the diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnership between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK). Against the backdrop of global economic shifts, political...
View ArticleChina is Winning, the World is Losing: U.S. is Struggling to Counter China’s...
Recent years have seen a noticeable ramp-up of China’s aggressiveness in the South China Sea. While China previously held a far more passive stance in regards to its neighbors, it seems that shaky...
View ArticleThe lethal role of AI in Gaza’s destruction
The world has been experiencing a never-ending cycle of war and violence since the beginning of time. If the ultimate goal is for everyone to live in peace and prosperity, then the endless episodes of...
View ArticleWho is Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s White House Press Secretary
New Hampshire native Karoline Leavitt is the new White House press secretary under the Donald Trump administration. At the age of 27, the face of President Trump is the youngest person appointed to the...
View ArticleAnalysis of HTS: Implications for Iran in a Post-Assad World
Authors: Adala Anvith Reddy, Huda Abdul Hameed* On December 8th, 2024, the fall of Bashar Al Assad’s regime marked a watershed moment in the Syrian civil war. After over a decade of brutal conflict,...
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