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People’s Revolutions: More Than the Will of the People
The French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Iranian Revolution, and many other historical turning points. We were taught that they were primarily due to...
The Russian Bear Claws and Paws for Strategic Momentum
As the conflict in Ukraine extends into its successive phases, both Russia and Ukraine are caught in a complex web of military maneuvers, geopolitical...
On Thin Ice: Navigating the Pitfalls of Himalayan Geopolitics
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable instinct to focus on the South China Sea and China’s relationship with Taiwan. However, by...
Hamas Terrorists Are Comparable to the Khmer Rouge
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the images of it broadcast on television screens cannot leave anyone indifferent. Even a Cambodian like me, who was born...
Will Russia Withdraw from the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?
In the complex landscape of global nuclear diplomacy, Russia's contemplation of withdrawing from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) has ignited discussions that...
Russian Hybrid Warfare in Africa and the Domino Effect on Europe
The continent of Africa is currently facing a myriad of issues and conflicts. Numerous military juntas are emerging across West Africa, regional tensions between...
From Historical Bonds to Modern Alliances: Decoding China’s Relations with Afghanistan
Throughout history, Afghanistan and China have maintained a friendly relationship, with their ties dating back to the Han dynasty. Their trade relations, initially established...
Economic Recovery: If Sri Lanka Can, Can Bangladesh?
With a national debt of almost USD 83.6 billion, Sri Lanka filed for bankruptcy in June 2022. People were quite angry, mayhem ensued, and...
Kazakhstan’s Economic Diversification: From Ukraine to Afghanistan
The Ukraine war seems to have strengthened Kazakhstan’s positions in the international arena. The energy-rich Central Asian nation has managed to preserve its “multi-vector”...
Poland Shows That Populists Are Not Invincible
The two most recent attempts to defeat populists in power in Hungary and Turkey failed. Moreover, the populist coalition won the election in Italy....
Preparing for a Disinformation Maelstrom: Lessons for the Philippines
The tensions in the West Philippine Sea and the Taiwan straits have produced valuable insights on how disinformation campaigns are waged. This deluge of...
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People’s Revolutions: More Than the Will of the People
The French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Iranian Revolution,...
Europe
The Russian Bear Claws and Paws for Strategic Momentum
As the conflict in Ukraine extends into its successive...
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CGTN’s Global South Voices exposes the vulnerability of “China’s overcapacity” hype
"There's a lot of hype in certain countries, especially...
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On Thin Ice: Navigating the Pitfalls of Himalayan Geopolitics
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable...
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Unveiling the Real Playbook Behind U.S. Aid in the Ukrainian Theatre
The recent approval of a substantial aid package by...