Middle East and Africa
Red Sea Crisis and the Houthi Agreement With Beijing and Moscow
The Houthis, a rebel group supported by Iran – have assured China and Russia that they will not carry out any attacks on their...
Red Sea Geopolitics: Mixed Messages From Eritrea
The Red Sea has emerged as one of the world’s geopolitical ‘hot spots’. As a result of the conflict in Gaza, the international shipping...
Don’t Forget About Syria: The Time is Ripe for a New Approach
Other pressing conflicts are losing critical and necessary attention as the world’s scrutiny is hyper-focused on the war in Gaza. This is particularly evident concerning Syria and its...
Pakistan-Iran Ties: The China Factor
On Jan. 23, 2024, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin while referring to China’s efforts towards reducing strains between Iran and China said: “China welcomes...
How Hamas’ Information Warfare Strategy Both Succeeded and Failed
On October 7th, 2023, Hamas coordinated one of the most gruesome terrorist attacks in modern history. Immediately after the attack, which ironically fell on...
China’s Gamble on Houthi Attacks and Piracy
The ongoing Israel-Hamas War is quickly spiraling from a local conflict to a regional and now global one. Iranian-funded and armed proxies, such as...
Entry of Middle Eastern Nations Into BRICS+: Important Economic and Geopolitical Takeaways
Five countries – Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt entered BRICS as full members on Jan. 1, now referred to as...
Iran-Russia Decision to Trade in Local Currencies: The Broad Takeaways
Iran and Russia have finalised an agreement through which they will trade in local currencies instead of the US dollar (the deal will be...
Breaking the Chains of History: Crafting a Fresh Approach to Middle East Peace
In the aftermath of conflict in Gaza, when the dust will eventually settle and the world will turn its gaze to the region once...
Putin’s Surprise Middle East Trip: Deciphering its Regional Significance
The political dynamics in the Middle East witnessed a significant turn of events when the Russian president made an unexpected visit. Despite its brevity,...
Spain Stands for Palestine: Europe and the Arab World Continue Watching the Show
Last week, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez stated that he had ‘Serious doubt’ about Israel complying with international law amidst its campaign in Gaza. The...
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Russia, the West, and Churning Arctic Geopolitics
Amidst Vladimir Putin’s prolonged presidency in Russia, the conflict...
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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
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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,...
Foreign Policy
Red Sea Crisis and the Houthi Agreement With Beijing and Moscow
The Houthis, a rebel group supported by Iran –...