Iran’s Economy: Past the Point of No Return?
Iran’s economy stands at a critical juncture, with external pressures and internal dysfunction pushing it further from recovery. Although the country has demonstrated resilience in…
The opening up of the Chancay Port in Peru and its role in the Chinese Maritime Silk Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru in Latin America to inaugurate the new Chinese port project in Chansai, north of Lima, Peru, coincided with…
The Federal Reserve System of the USA and the President-Elect Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House had already suggested major changes for the Federal Reserve. Now, however, an even bigger question is emerging—not…
Hallmark Performance of Pakistan Stock Exchange
In a remarkable turn of events, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has recently witnessed unprecedented growth, culminating in a historic milestone. On November 8, 2024,…
AU Peace Fund: Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Peace Financing in Africa
The African Union is reinforcing its efforts to secure sustainable funding for African-led peace initiatives that drive long-term stability and growth. Recognizing that peace is…
Russia-Africa: Forging Stronger Partnership – Modern Diplomacy
Under the aegis of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Roscongress, the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum will host its highly anticipated first Ministerial Conference…
Indonesia’s Position in US-China War of Power
A complicated moment in international relations has been created by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in the ASEAN region. Kuik (2020)…
8 OPEC+ members to further extend their voluntary output cuts by a month
Eight member countries of the OPEC+ oil-producing group anounced on Sunday to further extend their voluntary output cuts by a month, pushing the reductions through…
U.S election: a view from across the Pond
The U.S election is just hours away, one which has been described as the closest in history.After months of campaigning and endless debate and speculation,…
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance between…
Oversupply Could Mute Effects of Wider Middle-East Conflict on Oil Prices
Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely…
The High Stakes of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: Policy, Power, and Progress
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is a decisive moment, with far-reaching implications for the nation’s future. At its core, this election is a battle over…
The Business of Managing An Educational Institution of Higher Learning: Basic Approach, Control and Principles
In this wide-ranging interview, Associate Professor Elisée Byelongo Isheloke, Rector/Vice Chancellor of Université Espoir du Congo (UEC), narrates his experiences of managing an educational institution…
Europe’s Raw Materials Challenge: Recycling for Our Industrial Future
While Brussels’ corridors of power buzz with talk of critical raw materials, our discussions remain fixated on geopolitics and extraction. These aren’t just any minerals…
Unity or Divergence? The Challenges Facing BRICS+ in the Global Arena
BRICS+ refers to the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), along with several other emerging economies expressing interest in joining. As a…
The Ongoing Trade Dispute Between Turkey and China Over Electric Vehicle Tariffs in the WTO
In October 2024, China initiated a trade dispute with Turkey at the World Trade Organization (WTO), marking the latest development in rising tensions over international…
BRICS+ and Africa’s Next Chapter Begins
The 16th BRICS+ summit in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, with Egypt and Ethiopia participating for the first time, has opened a distinctive chapter for Africa,…
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road Initiative…
The Kazan Declaration and BRICS: Redefining Global Power Dynamics
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, marked a turning point in the global order, with the Kazan Declaration serving as a powerful statement…
Privatization of Space: Analyzing India’s Stand
The significance of space is pervasive and intricately woven into every aspect of our existence in this age of digitisation, growing technological innovation such as…