Auto safety tech is the newest front of the US-China trade war
“China’s ongoing efforts to dominate the market for LIDAR reduces our economic competitiveness, increases our reliance on them for critical technologies, and perpetuates their nefarious…
Exploring Switzerland’s Role in Enhancing Security and Stability in the Horn of Africa
The conflictual state of the Horn of Africa Located on the easternmost peninsula of the African continent, the Horn of Africa, home to the countries…
Israel and Hamas grapple with Egyptian Gaza roadmap
A Palestinian source said Mr. Al-Nakhalah was discussing an end to the Gaza war that would involve an exchange of prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli…
Defending the status quo of Taiwan
The world is anxiously observing the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. The international community is concerned about Ukraine; yet no nation is boldly opposing President Vladimir…
The latest front in the Gaetz vs. McCarthy fight: House primaries
The common theme among these candidates who have caught Gaetz’s attention: They’re all ultra-conservatives who are running in primaries against candidates backed by McCarthy. McCarthy…
The Imperative for Vigilant Monitoring of the Taliban in Post-U.S. Withdrawal Afghanistan
Concerns about the Taliban’s possible return and the threats it would bring to international security grew as the world saw the United States remove its…
Japan’s Patriot-missile transfer to U.S. stuns Indo-Pacific watchers
Japan’s decision to ship Patriot missiles to the U.S. to help backfill stocks of air-defense systems for Ukraine has surprised analysts focusing on Indo-Pacific affairs.…
Is Netanyahu’s Frustration in Gaza becoming too Costly for all Stakeholders?
The Expanding Crisis The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is expanding beyond proportions with death toll crossing 20,000 and counting, over 50,000 injured to include unprecedented…
Here’s How Russia Could Help Ethiopia In Its Peaceful Quest For A Port
All landlocked countries have the international legal right to obtain reliable access to the sea. An estimated 95% of Ethiopia’s international trade is presently conducted…
Unraveling the Red Sea Conundrum: Houthi Conflict and its Global Economic Ramifications
The Red Sea, a critical maritime route connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, holds immense strategic importance in the global economy. Its waters facilitate the movement…
Angola Quits OPEC Due to Disputes Over Quotas
For Angola, membership status is not the sole concern but the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) must necessarily serve its business interest. If…
547 New Deals Valued at $14.2 Billion in U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment
To mark the one-year anniversary since last December’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa has released a groundbreaking Deal Book that demonstrates that…
2024 Trends: The Axis of Disconnetivity – NetZero – SMEs – Carbon Taxes
“The Axis of Evil” was a term coined at the beginning of the new century to divide people and support wars. It was declared a…
Displacing a Nation: What Led to (and Caused) the Gaza-Israel Catastrophe
The Hamas-Israel War has devastated Gaza and displaced its people. It could result in expulsions in the West Bank over time. It is about the…
From NATO’s eastward enlargement to NATO alternatives: Back to the future?
History is a complex thing. In the Anglo-Saxon world in particular, alternative history is widespread. History is never pre-determined. NATO’s eastward enlargement was neither “natural”…
Caspian Region: An Intersection of Religious Culture and Growing Geopolitical Dynamics
At the first waving blush, the Caspian forum concluded early December 2023 portrays huge untapped business and geopolitical implications. With evolving geopolitical situation steadily rising…
The Troubled Future of Ukraine as Zelenskyy Navigates Through Critical Phases
In the current geopolitical landscape, Ukraine faces a complex array of challenges with profound implications. Western military assistance, while insufficient to secure a decisive victory…
Gaza and the Role of International Community
At least 19,453 people have been killed in Israel’s ensuing assault on the Gaza Strip and at least 52,286 people injured, according to the health…
Catching flack: Qatar’s Gaza mediation is a balancing act
A high-flyer at the center of efforts to negotiate temporary pauses and Israeli-Palestinian prisoner swaps, Qatar is catching flack for its relationship with Hamas that…
Duplicity And Human Delusion – Modern Diplomacy
How important are two words? Well, two words led to a sleepless night for COP28 delegates as arguments went back and forth: ‘phase out’ or…