Iveta Cherneva

The US National Defense Strategy 2022: What’s Missing

The US National Defense Strategy 2022 was unveiled on Oct. 27 by US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III. The defense strategy flows...

UN Human Rights Council Presses US to Address Nuclear Legacy on the Marshall Islands

On Oct. 7, 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on technical assistance and capacity building to address the human rights implications...

Why Ukraine’s NATO Accession Is a No-go

This week, the NATO ministerial gathered NATO member states’ defense ministers and partners in Brussels. The summit was also attended by Ukraine’s defense minister. In...

The Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria Kick Starts With a Swanky Ceremony in Sofia

This weekend’s opening ceremony in Sofia of a gas pipeline of geostrategic importance will surely irk Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria...

Biden’s Plan for the Pacific Island Countries Falls Through

President Joe Biden's Summit of Pacific Island Countries taking place at the White House this week is showing cracks before talks have even started...

China as an Alternative to US Militarization of the Pacific

Ten years ago, the UN Special Rapporteur went on a special mission to a place far away which had suffered and continues suffering from...

Biden’s Plan for the Pacific Islands is a Militarization of the Region, as US Past Catches Up

The Biden Administration will hold the first U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit on 28-29 September in order to deter China's growing diplomatic influence in the...

Standing in The Hall of Fame: The Graduate Institute in Geneva

This September, the Graduate Institute in Geneva is launching The Hall of Fame at the Alumni Gala in Geneva, Switzerland. Calling it "The Hall of...

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Turkey and Drone Warfare in the Pakistan-India Conflict

Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.

Kyiv’s Unwavering Anti-China Stance: Ukraine Seeks to Lead Europe in Shifting Perceptions of Beijing

Kyiv is leading Europe’s anti-China turn—accusing Beijing of fueling Russia’s war machine and pushing EU allies to confront China’s role. Ukraine’s fight now includes reshaping Europe’s entire view of Beijing.

Deep-Sea Mining: Who Will Control the Pacific’s Mineral Wealth?

Who will control the Pacific’s depths? The U.S.–China rivalry dives underwater, where rare earths, power plays, and murky laws turn the seabed into the next great geopolitical frontier.

The Canada Question in Trump’s MAGA Strategy

Trump’s MAGA playbook eyes Canada—trade wars, Arctic tensions, even 51st state talk. Ottawa pushes back with sovereignty claims and infrastructure in Nunavut. Is this economic pressure or veiled expansionism?

Trump Pushes Boeing to Refocus Geo-Strategy at the Expense of China

Trump’s Gulf tour lands Boeing \$120B+ in deals—part of a bold pivot from China to Middle East allies. But in a world of rising tariffs and shaky supply chains, can the strategy fly?