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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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?