Daniele Carminati

Daniele Carminati is a Lecturer in International Relations and Global Affairs at Mahidol University International College.

Global Soft Power Dynamics in 2025: Asian Century or Not So Fast?

The Asian Century – a hypothetical period in which the vast continent would (re)aquire primacy following a U.S.- or Western-led period – resurfaces from...

Recalibrating the Belt and Road’s Routes: Eurasia Out, Southeast Asia In?

It is difficult to say if and to what extent China was aware of Russia’s intention to invade Ukraine. However, the invasion has happened...

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Water Is Everywhere. So Is the Failure to Govern It

Water scarcity is no longer environmental—it’s geopolitical. As climate shocks intensify, fragmented governance is turning water into the defining failure of our era. Can global institutions catch up before crises deepen?

Caught in the Crosswinds: India’s Energy and Diplomacy in a Fractured Middle East

Caught between oil, diaspora, and diplomacy, India faces mounting risks as Middle East tensions disrupt Hormuz flows. Can New Delhi still balance Iran, the US, and Gulf ties—or is strategic neutrality no longer viable?

Cops, Robbers and Robots: How AI Is Changing Cybercrime

AI is supercharging cybercrime—scaling attacks, lowering entry barriers, and outpacing defenses. From LLM-assisted breaches to “vibe hacking,” are regulators and tech firms ready to keep up before threats spiral further?

From Market Access to Investment: Europe’s Expanding Role in Pakistan

Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.

No Direct Talks, No Easy Exit: Pakistan Emerges as the Only Channel in the US–Iran Standoff

No direct US-Iran talks, no easy off-ramp. As tensions shake oil routes and markets, Pakistan has become the lone bridge between Washington and Tehran. Can Islamabad turn access into diplomacy?