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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...
France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a deep-seated commitment to self-reliance and autonomy in matters of defense and security. President Emmanuel Macron's...
The War in Ethiopia Ended but the Massacres Have not
In November of 2022, the brutal War in Ethiopia ended in a transitional peace process between the federal-led government and TPLF militias. This was...
Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Hits Poorest the Hardest
Southern Turkey and northern Syria saw a deadly earthquake striking them on Feb. 6; the disaster did a massive damage across the region which...
Prelude to a Naval Great Game: Iran in Latin American Waters
Panama Canal is an international waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea . A major logistical hub, about 3.5% of the world's...
Maximizing Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Savings Through Nuclear Energy
The demand for a clean, reliable, and cost-effective source of energy has grown as the world is experiencing looming climate change effects coupled with...
Chinese Surveillance Balloon: Implications for US-China Relations
A giant size balloon was flying in the sky. It is an incident from a few days ago. The fact remains that the balloon...
Relief for Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
On Feb. 6, 2023, one of the most cataclysmic earthquakes in recent memory occurred on the Eastern Mediterranean. Vast swaths of Turkey and Syria...
IMF Loans and the Post-Truth Politics in Bangladesh
Finally, on Jan 30, 2023, Bangladesh successfully secured loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). For the last seven months since July 2022, intense...
Why Kazakhstan Is Hosting the Astana International Forum This Year
In an increasingly polarized world, Kazakhstan often plays the role of a bridge between East and West, North and South. This is a product...
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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...
South Asia
Is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act an Incitement to Anti-Indian Sentiment in South Asia?
The Indian Parliament, amending the Citizenship Act of 1955,...