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Nordic Success Story: Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development
The Nordic region has always been renowned for its remarkable combination of diversity and unity, showcased through its deep historical heritage, common principles, and...
Italy after BRIexit: The Indo-Pacific Newcomer
On March 23, 2019, Italy became the first G7 member to officially sign up for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Five years later,...
When Will Peace Talks Become an Option in the Russia-Ukraine War?
Amidst the cacophony of political discourse in the corridors of power in Washington D.C., one point seems to echo with bipartisan consensus: Ukraine must...
Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy in the Indo-Pacific
In 2020 under the leadership of Tsai Ing-wen, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) came into power for the second consecutive term in Taiwan. Tsai...
Chinese Economic Ascendance, US Entangled Fortune and Its Repercussion
"There are many things we could do. We could cut off the whole relationship. Now if you did, what would happen? You would save...
HADR: Finding Newer Dimensions of Smart Power
Smart power as a concept is gaining more ground within academics and foreign policy circles. Traditionally, hard power, which focuses on a more coercive...
From Birth to Death: The Life Cycle of Dictatorships
A Review on "How Dictatorships Work: Power, Personalization, and Collapse" by Barbara Geddes, Joseph Wright and Erica Frantz
On “how governments work”, there is a...
The US, Iran and Venezuela in the Caribbean: The Big Picture
The entry of Iranian oil tankers into Venezuelan territorial waters has caused a flurry of speculations that it might lead to increased tensions with...
Lack of COVID-19 Vaccination Means Immunity Passports Essential
Immunity passports or certificates are simple common sense and a precious tool to safely restart the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. This health document...
India’s Strategic Dilemma: Engagement or Disengagement with the Taliban
India's unwillingness to engage in peace talks with the Taliban when other regional and global actors are actively dealing with the insurgents in the...
Will COVID-19 Flip Geopolitics on its Head? All Roads Lead to Beijing
After months of the COVID crisis, China’s once-mighty and enviable position is feeling the strain of non-stop Western and non-Western attacks, international economic paralysis...
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Nordic Success Story: Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development
The Nordic region has always been renowned for its...
Arctic
Russia, the West, and Churning Arctic Geopolitics
Amidst Vladimir Putin’s prolonged presidency in Russia, the conflict...
Europe
When Will Peace Talks Become an Option in the Russia-Ukraine War?
Amidst the cacophony of political discourse in the corridors...
Defense
France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a...