American tariff wars worsen global economic prospects
After the first Trump tariffs targeted the big US trade partners – Mexico, Canada and China – tariff threats are shifting from steel and aluminum…
The Geopolitics of Energy: How oil and Gas Shape Diplomacy
Throughout decades, energy has played a central role in global diplomacy, impacting alliances, wars, and economic policies. As states attempt to guarantee steady energy supply,…
Europe at of Risk Permanent Dependence and Irrelevance
Former American Secretary of State and National Security Advisor once quipped, “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”. This problem endured…
The US’s Boycott of the G20 Meeting in South Africa: Implications and Underlying Factors
The decision by the United States to boycott the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg has significant diplomatic and geopolitical implications. This move highlights…
Balancing Energy Security and Sustainability: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Strategy and Its Global Impacts
The “Drill, baby, drill” slogan encapsulates a call for expanding domestic oil and gas production to achieve energy independence, economic growth, and reduced reliance on…
Exploring the Prospect of the UK Joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Customs Convention
As the European Union and the UK reassess their post-Brexit trade relations, a new possibility has emerged: the UK’s potential inclusion in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention…
A Chinese Commonwealth: Navigating Cross-Strait Relations for Regional Stability
A negotiated China-Taiwan reunification or political association within a confederal or commonwealth framework, backed by key powers such as Japan, the USA, and other Asian…
Turbulence in European Politics: Far-Right Upsurge in Austria and Germany
“The fascism that we thought we had left behind is now the third political force in Europe”- said by Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of…
We Came, We Saw, We Failed: Libya’s Descent into the Flintstone Age
Libya stands as a sobering testament to the catastrophic consequences of military intervention in Africa, where regime change by outside powers births chaos rather than…
Gunboat Diplomacy: China’s Strategy to Dominate the South China Sea
This article discusses the issue of China’s gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international law,…
New Rulers of Syria and the Challenges of Building a State
What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in the…
How Syria Fell and What’s Next for Iran’s Axis of Resistance
The recent downfall of the Assad regime in Syria sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. When Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),…
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…
Space Diplomacy: A New Frontier for Cybersecurity Efforts
Authors: Maj. Vineet Kumar and Dr. Preethi AmareshNational security is not just confined to safeguarding the air, land and marine frontiers and seeking strategic interests…
Exploring the vital Strategic Relations Between Morocco and Mauritania
Since the Moroccan Western Sahara conflict began, Mauritania has become a crucial player in the Maghreb region. Its strategic location between Algeria and Morocco positions…
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…
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…
From Trade to Migration: How Latin America Faces the Trump Era Again
Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks a pivotal moment for Latin America, a region historically shaped by its relationship with the United States.…
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…