The world's (almost) eight billion people live in a range of political and cultural environments. The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Democracy Index study for...
Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister and the first person of color to lead the former imperial power, vowing to overcome the political...
Connectivity has recently gained popularity, with applications ranging from creating economically advantageous links to enhancing political and cultural ties. Strengthening regional and sub-regional collaboration...
Ghana’s bid to join BRICS+ reflects a growing push to diversify economic partnerships without abandoning traditional allies. Could its entry strengthen BRICS’ role in a multipolar world?
India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.
QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.
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?
