Fortifying EU-Taiwan Economic Bonds: Linking Supply Chains and Capital Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, leading the European Union (EU) to diversify its critical supply sources, particularly semiconductors....
View ArticleThe U.S Strategy: Isolating Iran from Regional Geostrategic Balance
Both the United States and Iran have been strong rivals to each other, given their harsh historical relations. History has recorded beneficial and proper relations between the two nations, which later...
View ArticleTrump has shot the UN: Only time will tell if it survives
Video game enthusiasts like me will know what a double tap is. But for any non-gamer/hunters out there, a double tap is a shooting technique where two shots are fired in rapid succession at the same...
View ArticleGaza Ceasefire: Exchanging Land for Legitimacy
Wars are often remembered not for who won on the battlefield but for who ultimately emerge victorious in its aftermath. Success in war is measured not by short-term military gains but by long-term...
View ArticleA New Geopolitical Landscape: Iran, Arab States, and the Role of the EU
The improvement of relations between Iran and Arab countries amid the complex crises of the Middle East represents a significant development that could propel the region toward greater cooperation and...
View ArticleWill Trump reach an agreement with Iran or increase maximum pressure?
Now, with the national security team of Trump’s second cabinet becoming clear, speculation and concerns about how his government will manage some of the most important international security challenges...
View ArticleSham Battle with American Democracy: The unique Case of Trump
From the very start of his political career, Donald Trump— now, once again, U.S. president—has sought to portray himself as a populist outsider, standing apart from the establishment, battling the...
View ArticleThe Legacy of U.S. Presidents: A Less Secure World
The passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, comes at a time when the world is waiting for Donald Trump’s return for a second term. This moment invites reflection on the...
View ArticleU.S Withdrawal and Politics of Paris Climate Agreement
“We are going to save a trillion dollars by withdrawing from the treaty,” said Trump as the U.S. initiated its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Pact on the first day of his second term in office....
View ArticleDetermining the Endgame for Russia in Ukraine
February 2025 will signify the third anniversary of Russia’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. At the outset of the invasion on February 24, 2022, many observers anticipated a swift resolution to...
View Article80 Years of Auschwitz Liberation: Is History Repeating Itself?
On 27 January 1945, Soviet troops marched in and liberated the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, situated in German-occupied Poland during World War II. The...
View ArticleBeyond the Old Norms: Exploring China’s New Consumption Drivers
President Xi Jinping in his speech delivered during the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) held in Beijing during 11-12 December 2024 summarised the economic work of 2024 and laid down the key...
View ArticleThe U.S. Withdrawal from International Organisations: What it means for...
The United States’ withdrawal from major international organizations and agreements—the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and the Paris Climate...
View ArticleAchilles’ Spear and Heel: The Strongest and Weakest Aspects of China’s...
In ancient Greek mythology, Achilles wielded a sharp spear and was invincible on the battlefield, yet his heel remained an insurmountable weakness. Similarly, in the 21st century, China possesses...
View ArticleFrom Goma to Bujumbura: The M23 and the Fragmentation of the Great Lakes
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become a geopolitical powder keg, with the potential to engulf the entire Great Lakes region. What seems like a localized war for...
View ArticleMexico: The country with the most laws named after victims of gender violence
In 2021, 70% of women in Mexico reported having experienced some type of violence in their lives, mostly by men. More specifically, 40% of them reported the acts of violence being committed by their...
View ArticleBeneath the Veil: Role of Deep State in American Power
Deep state theory in Washington, D.C., has created rumors of secret forces running the government. Political discourse focused more on this notion, especially as the 2024 presidential election drew...
View ArticleTrump’s Vision for Gaza Raises Power Struggles and Legal Questions
Donald Trump’s vow to “take over” the Gaza Strip has generated shock, confusion, and grievance worldwide since he announced it at a press conference held at the White House on Tuesday evening. The...
View ArticleA Call to Action: Upholding Human Dignity in a Changing World
In an era of rapid technological, social, and geopolitical change, the fundamental principle of human dignity has never been more vital. As the world confronts new challenges, from widening inequality...
View ArticleCould the Mandate of Heaven Change from Beijing to Taipei?
There are multiple internal issues facing the governing party in China. The continuing deflation forces racking the Chinese economy was brought on by the Chinese housing disaster. This is causing...
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