A New Yalta? The Fear of Canada and Europe in the Face of a Trump-Putin Deal
The 1945 Yalta Conference is one of the most defining moments in modern geopolitics. As World War II neared its end, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin convened to divide...
View ArticleAdapting to Climate Change: Planned Migration in the Pacific Islands
Climate change has had a major impact on many aspects of human life, including human mobility. Regions highly vulnerable to natural disasters often struggle to provide security and stability for their...
View ArticlePakistan’s Strategic Outreach to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent state visits to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan from February 23 to 26, 2025, mark a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with Central Asia. These visits...
View ArticleTurbulent Waters: Power Struggles and Fragile Alliances in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is more than just a stretch of water. It is a geopolitical chessboard where nations compete for dominance, economic advantage, and national security. Behind it lies a story of...
View ArticleThe Plight of Internally Displaced Persons in Tigray: A Humanitarian Crisis
The genocidal war in Tigray, which erupted in November 2020, has triggered one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century. The genocidal war has resulted in the forced displacement of...
View ArticleBurma War: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Civilian Government Seeks Recognition
Around 80% of the state is now liberated and under the control of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF), which has established civilian governmental structures through the Interim Executive...
View ArticlePM Modi’s US Visit: A New Chapter in India-US Ties
Hosted by President Donald J. Trump on February 13, 2025, the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States marks a turning point in India-US relations. Completing the tour...
View ArticleKazakhstan’s digital court reforms suggests live streaming trials can bolster...
The digital transformation of judicial systems is reshaping legal processes worldwide, including in Europe, where many countries are integrating technology to improve efficiency and accessibility. For...
View ArticleThe Consequences Within America of Abandoning Ukraine
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold, the debate over U.S. support for Ukraine has intensified. Many argue that abandoning Ukraine could have dire consequences, not just for...
View ArticleClosed Door or New Opportunity: Will Europe Survive New American AI Chips...
The race for technological supremacy is being fought on many fronts, but the battle over supercomputers and microprocessors is arguably the most crucial. The European Commission believes just so, and...
View ArticleTrump Maximalist Approach and Iran’s Strategic Calculus
Authors: Murad Ali and Dr Rahat Iqbal* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on President Donald Trump to launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear targets, to further Washington’s...
View ArticleAfghanistan’s Stolen Future under Taliban
The Afghan Taliban’s internal fractures are becoming increasingly visible. Taliban Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Sharia recently confirmed his resignation—though it remains unaccepted—accusing senior...
View ArticleTrump 2 and the Dawn of the Era of Strategic Chaos
Over the past four years after Donald Trump’s first presidency, the global security landscape has undergone profound transformations. The new administration is now seeking to reclaim the United...
View ArticleIdeological twists and turns of Trumpism
Donald Trump’s first actions as the owner of the White House show that he is not just a populist, and his statements are not just bright rhetoric. There is something more behind this. It can be assumed...
View ArticleCampaigners call for end to “patchwork of animal welfare laws across the EU”
A new report reveals that animal welfare issues are treated “very differently” by each of the EU’s 27 Member States. The authors, Eurogroup for Animals, say it shows that the EU “must update and...
View ArticleThe Hong Men Banquet Reimagined: Trump, Zelensky, and the Trap of Modern...
In the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, around 206 BCE, Chinese history recorded one of its most famous political traps—the Hong Men Banquet. Military leader Xiang Yu invited his rival Liu Bang to a feast,...
View ArticleThe Trump Effect: Recalibrating the Transatlantic Alliance
For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the cornerstone of Western security and prosperity. Rooted in the post–World War II international order, this partnership was designed not only to...
View ArticleIt’s Easier to Start a War Than End It
Shoving realpolitik down the throats of allies has been for a while the order of the day in the Trump White House. First buddy Steve Witkoff has been dispatched to deliver the message. Skipping...
View ArticleTrump’s Policies Will Only Put the West-led Liberal International Order at Peril
Authors: Rahul Mishra & Peter Brian M. Wang* In a shocking turn of events, the US has twice supported Russia in votes at the United Nations to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of...
View ArticleTrump’s Two Terms with China: Isolation, Tensions, and the Cost of Going It...
US-China relations have been a focal point for economic policies, emerging technologies, and diplomatic strategy for every US administration this century. President Trump’s first term was no exception....
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