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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...
Irredentism Under the Guise of Humanitarian Aid: An Armenian and Russian Ploy
A convoy of Armenian trucks allegedly carrying “humanitarian aid” destined for the Armenian minority living in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region is lined up at Armenia’s...
Re-Shoring as Ideology: Can Nationalized Industry Change the Washington Consensus?
Severe drought in America is nothing new. Water levels at Lake Mead, driver of California’s agricultural engines and provider to much of the American...
Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus: A Delicate Balance
The role of Belarus in Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and President Lukashenko’s close relationship with Moscow has long caused tension among Belarus’ EU...
Why Renewable Energy in Central Asia Matters
Last winter, several Central Asian countries experienced an unprecedented energy crisis, with severe gas shortages and electricity insecurity. In an attempt to overcome these...
The Unseen Threat: Exploring the Araz River’s Radioactive Contamination and Its Implications
The Araz River, alternately known as the Aras River, serves as the lifeblood of many communities along its banks. Winding its way through several...
Pakistan’s External Outreach and Its Economic Challenges
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while speaking at the Minerals Summit Pakistan, earlier this week, alluded to the resumption of engagement with India. Said...
Cambodia: What Lies Behind the Sudden Resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen?
The fact that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, now 71 according to the latest official change to his date of birth, has been seeking...
De-dollarization and India-Bangladesh’s Benefit From Trade in Rupees
The world is going through a rapid transition in recent times. Many countries in the world, even some US allies, are considering moving toward...
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Arctic
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,...