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The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.

Syria 2.0? Mali and Russia’s Failed ‘Syrian Model’

Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.

Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

Change Consuming Patterns to Tackle Climate Change

Who would not have enjoyed singing the Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day poem in his/her childhood days? In fact, it is...

Breaking the Political Deadlock: Pakistan’s Crisis of Negotiation and the PTI’s Withdrawal

A worsening political crisis is hitting Pakistan that is increasingly polarized, institutions are brittle, and the ruling coalition and opposition have stalled, leaving the...

The Geopolitical Implications of New Syria and Future Pathways

The unceremonious ouster of President Bashar al-Assad marks the demise of the last Ba’athist regime in the Middle East. The end of the 54-year-long...

Trump’s World: Less Liberalism, More Order

Donald Trump is once again President of the United States and with his ascension, many have begun to bury the liberal international order. Questioning...

80 Years of Liberation of Auschwitz – Has the World Learnt Its Lessons?

"The act of remembering the evils of the past remains a vital task, and in so doing we inform our present and shape our...

Trump’s Executive Orders: The Key Takeaways

As expected after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, as US President, Donald Trump signed a flurry of orders. Some of the important orders...

The Kartarpur Corridor: Five Years on

Nov. 9, 2024 marked 5 years of the inauguration of the Kartarpur Religious corridor. The corridor connects Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab, India) with Gurdwara...

China’s Double Game in Myanmar

In mid-August, China fired warning shots across its border with Myanmar in an overt display of its duplicity in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war. Rather...

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Greenland, and the Arctic Turn in U.S. Policy

Greenland is no longer just a partner—it’s a test. U.S. appointments signal an Arctic turn from consent to power, forcing Denmark, Europe, and Nuuk to defend self-determination against strategic coercion.

The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.

Syria 2.0? Mali and Russia’s Failed ‘Syrian Model’

Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.

Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.