Robert Bergkvist is a Swedish Master’s graduate of International Relations. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He resides in Poland, working as an IT specialist.
Robert Bergkvist is a Swedish Master’s graduate of International Relations. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He resides in Poland, working as an IT specialist.
Robert Bergkvist is a Swedish Master's graduate of International Relations. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He resides in Poland, working as an IT specialist.
If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, global oil flows would stall, but Iran’s own economy could suffer even more. A risky move with costs likely outweighing the leverage.
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable instinct to focus on the South China Sea and China’s relationship with Taiwan. However, by...
Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.
Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?
BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.
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.
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.
