Off the Gaza coastline, Arab states rush in where the US fears to tread
As US military ships set sail to build a port off the coast of Gaza, the world remains baffled at the superpower’s inability to get…
Giant Robot puts Asian pop culture on display with exhibit, events
In 1994, Eric Nakamura launched a zine he dubbed Giant Robot, a photocopied, hand-stapled fanboy’s ode to manga, anime, Japanese punk bands and skateboarding. Thirty…
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central Asian…
This year will be crucial for the Taliban
In 2024, gaining international recognition for the Taliban will be crucial from a diplomatic standpoint. The unrecognized Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which was re-established after…
Some considerations on Xianggang (known as Hong Kong)
Imperialism in its most hideous forms – i.e. colonialism and neo-colonialism – is like a leopard that cannot change its spots. The recent events regarding…
Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah For decades, the US dollar has enjoyed unparalleled dominance as the world’s reserve currency, underpinning global trade and finance.…
Mainland scholars react to Putin mentioning China during the Carlson interview
“Ludicrous,” “useful idiot,” “Trump’s agent,” “Putin collaborator,” “absurd” etc. are some extreme reactions from the US/European political elite on the “scandalous” two-hour long “talk show”…
Russia’s Engagement in Africa Requires an In-depth Study – Interview
Within the current geopolitical changes, Africa is experiencing sharp disintegration characterized by differences in political systems, economic structures and cultural norms in member countries. Unfortunately,…
I decorated my front porch for Easter using under $30 worth of Dollar Tree buys – I got creative with some yard stakes
AN interior designer has revealed how she transformed her front porch for Easter for under $30. Dollar Tree buys jazzed up her front entrance, adding…
Dancing On Ice star relocating to Australia to front new reality show
MILES NAZAIRE is swapping his skates for a surfboard. I can reveal the Dancing On Ice runner-up and Made In Chelsea man is jetting out…
Ethiopia’s Civil unrest and the Tightrope of the Stability of Horn of Africa
In a continent already beleaguered by the ravages of conflict, from the brutal civil war in Sudan displacing millions to the simmering hostilities between Rwanda…
Is Peace in our World an Illusion?
It is the young children and the old who suffer the most, are the most vulnerable to disease, to dehydration, to a sparse diet and…
‘How do you get inside?’ cry locals as bungling builders plonk ‘ridiculous’ lamppost outside new build’s front door
STUNNING family homes on a new-build site have gone on sale for just £235K - but there's a bizarre twist. One buyer at the complex…
Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: Revamping India’s Neighbourhood Policy
India’s foreign policy landscape of today faces the challenge of navigating an increasingly complex and dynamic neighbourhood problem brought on by geopolitics and China’s growing…
Government ministers to front veterans royal commission as special forces soldiers warn of ‘Canberra cover-up’
The defence and veterans' affairs ministers will today both give evidence under oath to a long-running inquiry into military suicides, while an organisation representing elite…
Defense Sip at The Raisina dialogue 2024
During the recent Raisina Dialogue, jointly organized by the Observer Research Foundation and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, which stands as India’s…
‘Carnage’ in Gaza must end, UN rights chief tells Human Rights Council
The “carnage” in Gaza has left more than 30,000 dead and must end immediately, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on…
China’s energy transition inspiring European investments
With China’s two sessions coming soon, detailed figures about the 2023 economic outlook in China will be released. However, the global picture is fairly clear.…
India-Maldives Relations undergoing a diplomatic quagmire: The Impact of President Muizzu
Indian relations with the Maldives nosedived after President Muizzu was elected President in the November 2023 Presidential elections after defeating Ibrahim Solih of the Maldives…
Chinese intervention in the Red Sea and its relationship to the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip
Many questions and analyzes have been raised regarding the Chinese intervention in the Red Sea. Is it temporary and will Washington accept it? The extent…