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The Complexities of the Iran-China-Russia Triangle
Most strategic commentators view Iran as an integral component of the Russia-China grouping. As a result of the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear...
Renewed Alliances: A Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor” Brings Kazakhstan Closer to Turkey
Due to the global preoccupation with Russia's war against Ukraine, the May 10 meeting in Ankara between Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkey's President...
Mega Projects of Bangladesh: Major Stakeholders, Future Directions
Since its fifty years landmark of independence, Bangladesh is witnessing rapid economic upliftment. The country has shown its capacity by tackling the economic shock...
U.S.-Russia Relations Beyond the Ukraine Crisis
As Russia’s military attack on Ukraine continues into its second month, so does the torrent of abuse directed by President Biden against President Putin...
Humanitarian Corridors and the Rule of Law Can Help Keep Civilians Safe in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has quickly descended into a bloody encirclement of cities and towns, with Russian forces conducting targeted and indiscriminate attacks on...
Those Declining and Those Watching
We have all been eagerly watching events unfold in Ukraine for the last number of weeks. But do you know who else is watching?...
History Strengthens Ely Ratner’s Testimony About Taiwan
On Dec. 8, 2021, Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, testified an issue of Taiwan’s security at a Senate Foreign...
The US Indo-Pacific Strategy and China’s Response: South Asia Caught in Between?
On Feb. 11, 2022, Biden administration officially announced its Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS). The United States focused on five key objectives -- a free and...
Supercarrier or Super-Barrier: How an Outdated Obsession is Limiting America’s Naval Capacity
The United States is the only country to field supercarriers in its navy. It also fields far more carriers than other countries with a...
Russian Embarrassment in Ukraine – Lessons for China and Next Steps
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is slowly unravelling due to strategic and logistical incompetence, low morale, and fierce Ukrainian resistance. It is an embarrassing mess...
Germany’s Revolutionary Policy Shift: Post-Merkel Era
Europe is witnessing its biggest conflict since world war two. The conflict in Ukraine has completely overturned the existing global rules-based order. On Feb....
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The Complexities of the Iran-China-Russia Triangle
Most strategic commentators view Iran as an integral component...
Central Asia
Renewed Alliances: A Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor” Brings Kazakhstan Closer to Turkey
Due to the global preoccupation with Russia's war against...
South Asia
Rohingya Camps Near the Border — a New Source of Insecurity?
The bordering area at the strategically southern part of...
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Mega Projects of Bangladesh: Major Stakeholders, Future Directions
Since its fifty years landmark of independence, Bangladesh is...
