Security
Paving the Way for a European Security Formula
Increased defense spending by European NATO countries and US leadership in ensuring a common NATO defense strategy in Europe are not new theses in...
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...
Sweden’s NATO Membership: Embracing New Opportunities
Sweden joined North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) on 7th March as the 32nd member of the military alliance. NATO was formed in 1949 after...
In Pandemic and in Geopolitics, China is Winning
As the global health crisis continues to challenge governments, geopolitical tensions continue to plague Southeast Asia in the context of the South China Sea...
Closer Philippines-India Ties Can Benefit the US
When Rodrigo Duterte came to power as President of the Philippines in 2016, China saw an opportunity to pull the traditional U.S. ally away...
Paranoia on China? The Case for US Leadership in the Indo-Pacific
The 2003 invasion of Iraq spelled nostalgia in the world stage regarding United States when it repudiated the United Nations Security Council to topple Iraqi...
China-Iran Strategic Nexus: Implications for Pakistan
China and Iran are reportedly mulling over striking a strategic-cum-economic deal worth $400 billion. The yet-to-conclude deal is reportedly dropping India out of the...
Iran-China Agreement: Will It impact India’s Regional Connectivity Efforts?
After a period of over four months, transit trade with Afghanistan via the Wagah-Attari land crossing (boundary separating India and Pakistan) has resumed recently....
What Does It Mean If Europe Is No Longer “Naïve” About China?
Naïve is becoming something of a buzzword for European leaders to describe why it is only now that they can see there might be...
Why China Increases Its Cambodia Engagement Despite COVID-19
Amid the pandemic, Cambodia-China relations have soared to new heights as both countries are building a community of shared future together. This year marks the...
How “Strategic Diplomacy” May Help Southeast Asian Countries in the Midst of COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has brought about many changes to the world, some are most apparent in those strategically important regions like Southeast Asia. As...
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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,...
Foreign Policy
Red Sea Crisis and the Houthi Agreement With Beijing and Moscow
The Houthis, a rebel group supported by Iran –...