China’s role in the SCO and its impact on the stability of Central Asia
China has long positioned itself as a major power in the Asian region in terms of its economy, military, and political influence. The country’s strategic position in global affairs makes it a key...
View ArticleFrom Kuala Lumpur to Gaza: Xi and Sisi Forge New Fronts in the ‘Eagles of...
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia on April 16, 2025, and President Xi’s meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where they jointly declared their support for Egypt’s...
View ArticleTrump Raised Fire, Xi Plays Cool, Anwar Ought to Act Smart
Xi’s second visit to Malaysia, which took place on 16 April 2025, since 2013, was accepted with many applauses from Putra Jaya. It shows the positive response from Anwar’s government despite the heavy...
View ArticleThe Influence and Role of Social Media in Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania nears its 2025 general elections, the event marks a crucial moment for citizens to actively shape the country’s political future. Formed through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar on...
View ArticleStrengthening Japan-ASEAN Food Security: The MIDORI Plan and ASEAN Identity...
On October 4th, 2023, during the 1st Meeting of AJMAF (ASEAN-Japan Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry) in Malaysia, Japan adopted MIDORI, a cooperation plan with ASEAN intended to create a...
View ArticleRethinking the SDG Commitment of Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The issue of pharmaceutical waste, ranging from expired or unused medications to effluents from pharmaceutical production, has increasingly drawn serious attention in Indonesia over the past few years....
View ArticleAmerica: Israel’s Proxy Force in the Middle East
In Politics Among Nations, Hans Morgenthau—one of the founding fathers of realist political theory—cites the Crimean War (1853–1856), in which Britain and France went to war against Russia in defense...
View ArticleIran and the U.S.: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Matters
In recent days, Iran and the United States have engaged in two rounds of indirect negotiations, a development that has dominated headlines across major news outlets. While there are hopeful aspects to...
View ArticleECOWAS Turns 50: Dreams Deferred or Destiny Delayed?
Despite its ‘overarching’ achievements over the past 50 years (half a century) since its establishment, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 12-member regional bloc, has...
View ArticleCuba’s Hunger Protests: A Reckoning with the Revolution’s Broken Promises
In March 2024, a wave of protests erupted across Cuba, with the epicenter in Santiago de Cuba, where the cries of “¡Comida y electricidad!”—food” and electricity—rang through the streets. These were...
View ArticleThe Geopolitics of the Red Sea Crisis: Implications for Global Trade and...
“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies.” — John F. Kennedy The Red Sea has long been one of the world’s most...
View ArticleChanging China’s Global Image through IShowSpeed Visit
For years, China’s global image has been shaped by perceptions of authoritarianism, censorship and human rights issues, often reinforced by limited access to independent media. This narrative, which...
View ArticleThe West Should End Russia’s Great Power Delusions
Three years ago, Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As the war goes on and the situation on the battlefield changes regularly, explanations for its emergence have remained static. Some...
View ArticleWhy is demographic renewal taboo in Europe? The Single Biggest Threat to...
Post Scriptum, 20 years’ after Marking exactly 20 years since the author’s proposal to the OSCE to form a Working Group on Demographic Renewal in Europe – it is worth to revisit that document. Back...
View ArticleMade in China, but Not Free in China: Why is TikTok Restricted?
TikTok is a social media app that is extremely popular for its ability to allow users to create and share short videos with a global audience. Its popularity is driven by creative content such as...
View ArticleThe World’s Highest Bridge in Guizhou: A Symbol of China’s Progress, Hope,...
In June 2025, the world will witness the inauguration of an incredible civil engineering masterpiece: the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, China. It will go down as the world’s tallest...
View ArticleThe Arabs and the Opportunity of U.S.-Iran Talks: De-escalation, Middle East...
Donald Trump’s foreign policy in the Middle East, marked by unpredictable decisions, has consistently sparked international debate. One of his most significant moves is the initiation of negotiations...
View ArticleWhy the Repugnance Toward Trump’s Tariff?
When Trump took office in January, the Democrats, political leaders around the world, and especially the mass media were united in portraying a politically antagonistic stereotype of him. Then, when he...
View ArticleRealpolitik over Justice: The West’s Dark Play in Western Sahara
Decolonization in Africa is one of the most pivotal global milestones of the 20th century, representing a determined and, in many cases, successful departure from centuries of Eurocentric colonial...
View ArticleTaliban and Russia normalize relations
Russia and the Taliban are now bringing their positions closer together in the legal and official fields. The days before, the Russian Supreme Court decided to suspend the activities of the Taliban....
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