Americas
A High Wind in Argentina
Argentina has come of age. For over a quarter-of-a-century it had remained hostage to left-wing protectionist politics. Nothing wrong being true to one specific...
Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to the US: A Thrust on Strengthening China-US Bilateral Diplomacy
On Nov. 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. convened a Summit with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Woodside,...
Lessons of a Bygone Era: Deterrence, Power Projection, and “Peace Through Strength”
The United States’ phenomenal victory over the Soviet Union during the Cold War ushered in a period of tremendous optimism, driven by the unbelievable...
The Xi-biden Summit Is Expected to Bring Positivity to Sino-US Ties
In a significant development for Sino-US relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet with his US counterpart, President Joe Biden, in San...
Venezuelan Migrants Flock Through Darién Gap as Funding for Humanitarian Aid Dwindles
The Venezuelan exodus continues. For more than 10 years, Venezuela has been engulfed in a disastrous economic crisis that has driven more than 7.7...
CARICOM-BRICS Relations Are in the Spotlight. Here Are Some Takeaways
The argument — voiced in an Aug. 29, 2023 guest editorial titled 'Caricom and new BRICS' in the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper — that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) bloc's leadership "should...
Age, Legal Woes and Biden’s Presidential Ambitions
With the US presidential election looming just a year ahead, Democrats find themselves in a disconcerting predicament. Recent polls have sent ripples of concern...
US-China Tussle in the Middle East: The Biden Administration’s Response
The US President Joe Biden has repeatedly drawn flak for the deterioration of ties between Washington and Riyadh – attributed to his cold shouldering...
The US in the G-20 Summit: Showcasing the US Leadership on Global Issues and Challenges
The significance of the G-20 meeting for the United States' leadership resides in the potential for President Biden to showcase his dedication to collaborating...
The U.S. Senate Takes Important First Step Toward Repairing Partnerships Soiled by President Trump
On July 12, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent future United States’ presidents from arbitrarily leaving the North Atlantic...
The United States Should Be Wary of Engaging Cuba
We’ve been down this road before as a nation and the results weren’t promising. The Wall Street Journal recently published several revelations regarding Chinese spying...
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Climate change
Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...