Pierre-Olivier Bussières

Kazakhstan Hopes to Contribute to Global Peace and Security Through the Astana International Forum

Kazakhstan, the ninth largest country in the world at the heart of Eurasia, is holding the Astana International Forum this week on June 8-9...

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Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

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?

European Rearmament: Should Ballistic or Cruise Missiles Be Prioritized?

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.

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

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.

A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

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.

The UAE Eyes a Leading Role in Security Cooperation and Technological Innovation

The UAE is redefining global security through innovation and cooperation—combining AI-driven policing, international training, and multilateral alliances to build a safer, tech-enabled world.