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Matthew MacKay

The author is an avid reader and writer with a background in communications and technology. He enjoys researching, analyzing, and opining on geopolitical topics and holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Ohio University. 
Indo-Pacific

China: Revising History in the Age of Nationalism

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The 21st century has seen an explosion of nationalism across Western and Eastern nations alike. Having pride in one's country is a staple of...
Europe

A Realist Perspective: Russia and Ukraine

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The current war between Russia and Ukraine can be traced back to 2014 and upon closer inspection, well before the turn of the 21st...
Europe

Understanding Ukraine

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Understanding the current military conflict unfolding in Ukraine requires analyzing the country’s history and the influence of surrounding regions. The amount of news outlets...
Americas

Oh, Canada: Invoking and Revoking the Emergencies Act

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Cries of “Freedom” and “Liberte” have rung out across Canada during the last three weeks. These messages have been directed at the Canadian government...
Central Asia

Kazakhstan: Fabric of The East

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The violent protests that left dozens killed and hundreds arrested in the Central Asian state of Kazakhstan continue to send ripple effects throughout the...

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BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

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BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.
Geopolitics

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

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Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.
Diplomacy

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

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As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.
Americas

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

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The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.
Americas

The New Phase of U.S.-China Economic Competition

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The U.S.-China rivalry is no longer defined by tariffs alone. AI chips, export controls, rare earths, and strategic supply chains have become the real battlegrounds of global power in the emerging economic order.

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