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Kai Lehmann

Kai Enno Lehmann is an Associate Professor at the Institute of International Relations of the University of São Paulo (IRI-USP) in Brazil, having previously held positions at the Pontifica Universidade Católica, Rio e Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and the University of Liverpool in England, from which he holds a PhD in International Relations. Dr Lehmann’s research focusses on regionalism in Europe, violence and corruption in Latin America, as well as the application of Complexity Theory to crises. He has done several pieces of consultancy work for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Security

The Crucial Question Biden Didn’t Ask About His Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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Hundreds of thousands of words will be written and spoken about Afghanistan and President Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops by Aug. 31....
Europe

The Resilience of Brexit as an Idea: Think of Football Fans and It All Makes Sense

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Objectively, Brexit has, so far, been an unmitigated disaster. Extra paperwork has caused endless problems, especially for small and medium sized enterprises. The service...
Americas

The Internal and External Implications of the Colombian Elections

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First, the good news. Colombia went to the polls last weekend and did so largely peacefully. Not only this but, as should be the...

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Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan and the New Silk Power Play: Sustainable Growth and Strategic Engagement in Central Asia

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Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play.
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Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

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Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?
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European Rearmament: Should Ballistic or Cruise Missiles Be Prioritized?

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As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.
Americas

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.
Central Asia

A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

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Tajikistan’s education system faces a deepening teacher crisis—nearly 4,000 vacancies by mid-2025, low pay, migration, and poor training threaten quality learning. A 30% pay rise helps, but far from enough.

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