Artificial Intelligence, Not a Weapon or a Race, but a Means for Human Progress
From the time when humans took a sturdy log and turned it into a cudgel, up to artificial intelligence, every technological advance has been used…
Why Donald Trump May Be Braver Than What You Think
Trump’s return to power has spurred a climate of chaos and uncertainty, as he seems to be on a vengeful crusade against the world, tackling…
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…
Postwar Gaza’s Uncertain Future: Competing Visions, Regional Maneuvering, and Daunting Challenges
Although the war in Gaza continues, debates over its aftermath are already intensifying — focusing not only on the challenge of reconstruction but also on…
Does History Repeat itself? Nixon’s 1972 Moscow Trip and the 2025 U.S.-Russia Talks
Throughout history, nations have navigated familiar diplomatic crossroads, responding to cycles of rivalry, negotiation, and power struggles. Beyond the Cold War, precedents such as the…
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…