Europe, brace for a potential Trump return to the White House
There was once a day when the U.S.’s close alliance with Europe, enshrined in NATO, rested on the importance of a collective commitment to democratic…
The U.S. Election: Why one Must Vote and Two Major Issues
An interesting phenomenon has emerged in the current US presidential election. Quite a few voters do not like either candidate and therefore do not intend…
The Gulf Monarchies and the Multifaceted Security Challenges They Face
In an era defined by both traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Gulf Arab states face an unprecedented matrix of challenges, from Iran’s military and…
From the Eagle’s Grasp into the Bear’s Embrace: Is the U.S. losing Georgia?
The nation of Georgia will hold national elections on the 26th of October, 2024. The Ruling party Georgia Dream (GD) advocates social conservatism and geopolitical…
Quantum Shadows: The Encryption Crisis
In a stunning event that may redefine the battle for dominance in creating impenetrable security networks, Chinese scientists have cracked a military-strength encryption using a…
Strategies and Operational Art in one Year of Conflict: Israel vs Iran and Proxies
The Israel-Iran rivalry continues since establishment of Israel and the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the…
Why Qatar is United States’s most dependable partner in resolving Gaza Crisis
Qatar has emerged as a crucial ally for the United States in mediating the ongoing Gaza conflict, leveraging its unique position and longstanding relationships to…
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and the…
BRICS and De-dollarization: An Alternative or Potential Disaster?
From October 22 to 24, 2024, a BRICS summit will be held, with a key agenda discussing the potential use of a gold-backed common currency.…
The future of US-China competition in the South China Sea if Trump wins the election
Trump’s approachAsia-Pacific has long been a strategically important region for the United States, a top priority in foreign policy. In 2011, the Obama Administration announced…
The Geopolitical Risks Associated with Technology and it’s Transfer
Probably gone are the days when all great technological innovations used to be an outcome of laziness! Transfer of Technology (ToT) is a mutual process…
Why Arabs Are Wary of an Anti-Iran Alliance
Despite growing Israeli-Arab collaboration, efforts to establish a NATO-like regional security alliance to counter perceived Iranian threats have not come to fruition. Arab nations do…
Weathering the Mandate of Heaven: China’s Infrastructure vs. Extreme Weather
On August 11, a lightning strike in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, caused a pavilion to collapse, killing six and injuring ten. That evening, the Changzhou Meteorological…
Does the Road to Peace run through Doha?
If the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East were likened to the prison in “The Shawshank Redemption,” then Qatar would undoubtedly be “Red”—the inmate…
The Impact of Iran’s Geographical Landscape on Its Economy and Politics
Iran, a nation steeped in history and rich in cultural heritage, occupies a unique geographical position in the Middle East. Its diverse landscape, which includes…
Historic baseball field featured in ‘A League of Their Own’ burns down in Ontario
The saying goes, “there’s no crying in baseball,” but fans of the movie “A League of Their Own” and kids in Ontario all have a…
China’s New Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): A Step Towards Greener Future
As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry has come under increasing scrutiny due to its significant contribution…
Negotiations are “A Many Splendored Thing”
In a recent article in Modern Diplomacy I summarised the ten- year negotiations of a Geographical Indications (GIs) Agreement between the EU and China, which…
Recalibrating Transatlantic Relations: Case of the Gaza Conflict
With close to 400 days behind the beginning of an armed conflict between Israel and Hamas led Palestinian militant groups, Israel has been intensifying and…
Clarifying Strategic Risks: Scenarios of an Israel-Iran War
Iran continues to taunt Israel with threats of annihilation. But such threats have no tangible strategic foundation. They are erected on a flimsy structure of…