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Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active on the World Stage
When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president, the southeast Asian archipelago nation, with the world's fourth largest population, stands ready...
The Case for a Single African Currency
The vision of a single African currency has long been a cornerstone of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, representing the aspiration for deeper economic...
Bridging Divides: U.S.-China Climate Talks Signal Hope for Global Collaboration
In a pivotal moment for global climate action, Liu Zhenmin, China's envoy on climate change, and John Podesta, the senior adviser to the US...
The balkanization of Venezuela?
Several Venezuelan academicians from diverse background and political tendencies have suggested that Venezuela is on the way to a balkanization process. The Bolivarian Republic of...
Should Xi Take the Blame for China’s Assertive Diplomacy?
China’s “assertiveness” has become a buzzword not only in media coverage but also in a growing body of scholarly works and the Chinese President...
Cambodia’s Exiled Opposition Vows Return to Create Democratic Change
The end game is approaching for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The former Khmer Rouge commander who has held power since 1985 has returned...
The US-Iranian Rivalry and the Future of the Middle East
A few days ago, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo embarked on a journey to the Middle East. His tour to the region...
Huawei: The Tale of Two Adversaries
US and China are vying for dominance over the next generation of internet network.
China’s telecom giant Huawei is mired in controversy from allegations of...
Thailand’s Fractured Refugee Landscape
Early this January, 18-year old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun captured the world’s attention when she barricaded herself in a Thai hotel room after fleeing abuse...
India-Pakistan Ties: Optimism and Obstacles
There is absolutely no doubt, that India-Pakistan bilateral trade as well as people-to-people ties, have suffered immensely, as a consequence of frosty ties between...
Can China and Russia Fix Venezuelan Crisis?
“Good morning. On behalf of the Russian president and the people I first want to thank the current president of the Security Council, for...
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Diplomacy
Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active on the World Stage
When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's...
Climate change
Bridging Divides: U.S.-China Climate Talks Signal Hope for Global Collaboration
In a pivotal moment for global climate action, Liu...
Europe
Turkey’s Strategic Bid to Join BRICS: Balancing Aspirations with Global Alliances
Turkey has initiated a significant yet measured process toward...
Middle East and Africa
Western Sahara’s Struggle for Self-Determination: The Mirage of an End in Sight
The status of Africa’s last colony faces renewed scrutiny...