Iran-China Relations: A Strategic Partnership for Regional and Global Stability
The recent visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to China comes at a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern and global politics. With tensions escalating in the…
Shaping Alliances: U.S. Political, Military, and Diplomatic Engagement with Israel Since 1990
The United States is the first country which had recognized the independence of Israel in 1948, after its announcement of statehood. From that instant US…
10 Years of CPEC: A Decade of Progress
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was initiated by the two countries on July 5, 2013 in Beijing…
The Influence on European Union Politics of China’s Expanding Digital Presence
During the past three decades, China has emerged as a dominant power in digital technology, including in the development and application of cyber technology.i As…
Reforming Institutions for Better Fiscal, Not Higher Rates
As the sun sets on 2024, the Indonesian government charts a new fiscal course by raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12 percent…
Brazil’s BRICS Chairmanship: Building Multipolar World Remains Key Challenge
For the fourth time, Brazil, the only South American member, has taken over the BRICS+ chairmanship, pledging the dynamics steps to pursue and coordinate the…
When the War on Drugs Goes Too Far: The Cartel Terrorism Fallacy
The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to power in January 2025 has ignited heated discussions, especially in relation to his previous stance on Mexico and…
ASEAN-Australia Strategic Partnership: Who Benefits More?
Australia has maintained good relationships with ASEAN countries. Owing to the fact that Australia is situated to the south of Asia, it appreciates the significance…
Trump’s Threats to BRICS Nations and Egypt’s Response
The recent statements by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the imposition of tariffs on BRICS countries reflect a broader trend of economic confrontation that extends…
South Africa’s G20 Chairmanship: Unique Opportunity for Optimizing Economic Partnership With Africa
The Group of 20 (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It works to…
Leveraging the BRICS Network to Drive Indonesia’s AI Strategy
As an economic and political alliance now comprising 11 members, BRICS offers strategic momentum to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for economic growth…
Strategies for Reducing Unemployment in State and Nationally
With a current rate of 4.2%, an increase over last year’s 3.8%, unemployment is still a ubiquitous problem affecting over 7.1 million Americans. Rising rates…
The Rise of Echo Chambers in a Connected World
Human society has experienced major changes throughout history, from the agricultural revolution to the industrial and digital eras. Each of these changes has deeply influenced…
Are We Witnessing the End of China’s Rise?
With its monumental shift in global politics and economics, China’s ascent in the global order has been a defining feature for decades. No longer a…
From Asian Spaghetti Bowl to Trump’s Re-election: WTO’s Role in Protecting Global Trade Under Threat
Nearly three decades after its establishment, the World Trade Organization (WTO) finds itself teetering on the brink. The role that the organization played during the…
Russia’s Dynamic Energy Cooperation with Africa
The African continent is one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world. This is due to the growing economic and demographic potential of…
The Cracks in the Gujarat Model: Unemployment, Migration, and a Widening Socio-Economic Divide
For the past few years, Gujarat and its much advertised “Gujarat Model” has drawn considerable criticism because of its inability to address the issue of…
Gods, Gas, and Guns: How Spiritual Diplomacy Can Reclaim Mozambique’s Soul
Mozambique’s crisis demands a paradigm shift, not just in how we understand peacebuilding but in how we conceptualize the state, power, and economy. The proposition…
Why the EU and China will not form a united front against Trump 2.0
On November 9, former World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy called on the EU and China to join forces against President-elect Donald Trump’s promised trade…
Gaza war and the Chinese-Russian interest in the Arctic corridor as an alternative to Suez
The most important thing that caught my attention and sparked my analysis as an Egyptian expert in Chinese political affairs was my research into the…