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,…
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global focus…
The Geopolitics of AI and the Emerging Role of India
Technology is an all-pervasive element that has shown its implications for almost all aspects of human life. This has been revamped even more with the…
The Cost of CPEC: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
Officially agreed to by the two governments in 2015, CPEC is a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Spanning over 3,000 kilometres,…
Geopolitics of South Asia: China-Pakistan Friction, Evolving US-India Relations, and Sanctions on Pakistan
South Asia has emerged as a critical hotspot for global geopolitics, with shifting alliances and rivalries shaping the region’s strategic environment. Recently, three key dynamics…
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…
An Insight into Russia’s Nuclear Partnership with Africa
Amid heightening of geopolitical situation, Russia, perceived as an isolated global player, has been exploring esteemed pathways to get admirable Africa’s sympathy, this time capitalizing…
Putin’s Failures, Like Hitler, Come from His Misunderstanding of the Balance of Power
President Vladimir Putin has, most likely due to political caution, not made any detailed public predictions on how and why Russia will win the war…
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road Initiative…
South Asian Diplomacy and Non-Western International Organizations
The growing influence of non-Western international organizations is a phenomenon that characterizes modern world politics. The rise in influence, power, and attractiveness of non-Western powers…
Why Are African States Joining BRICS?
Geopolitical changes and the reconfiguration of economic architecture towards the Global South, under the rapidly-growing influence of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)…
BRICS+ Summit: Geopolitical Challenges, Strategies and Expectations
Under Russia’s presidency 2024, BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been building momentum for accelerating the association’s enlargement, steadily weakening Western influence…
The Indian Ambition: Global Balance through UNSC reforms
At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), the call for reform and expansion of the UN Security Council (UNSC) gained significant…
The Power of Social Media to Influence Political Views and Geopolitical Issues: TikTok, X and Instagram
Social media has radically transformed the way people engage with politics and geopolitical issues. Platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram…
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…
How Geopolitics influencing China’s African policy
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing, was the grandest summit in China during the past few years, with 53 African Heads of State…
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…
ASML shares plunge as geopolitics overshadow strong earnings
The Dutch chip equipment maker, ASML, reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. However, its shares plunged due to stricter US export curbs on exports…
75 Years of NATO: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Prajwal T. V and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar April 2024 has marked the 75th anniversary of the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)…
Scramble For Entrepreneurial Influence in Africa by Global Players a Geopolitical Reality
The scramble for entrepreneurial influence in Africa by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign corporate…