Global economy’s real enemy is geopolitics, not protectionism
“The era of free trade seems to be over. How will the world economy fare under protectionism?” This is one of the most common...
Moscow succession: What would happen if Putin dies?
Thyroid cancer, Parkinson’s disease, leprosy or declining in the aftermath of a stroke – just a few of the many unproven ailments rumoured to...
Not only the dragon: Understanding Southeast Asia’s complex security landscape
It is a cliché to identify China as Southeast Asia’s primary security concern. But it is understandable given the media’s focus on the overlapping...
Elections in India, US, UK and Taiwan will shape global power in 2024
Taiwan goes to the polls in January 2024. Anti-China President Tsai Ing-wen has already served two four-year terms. Now, she is ineligible to contest....
Dismantling the Disinformation Business of Chinese Influence Operations
In recent years, much attention has been drawn to the potential for social media manipulation to disrupt democratic societies. The U.S. Intelligence Community’s 2023...
Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?
Mike Johnson, a relatively lesser-known Republican from Louisiana, has taken the gavel as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, ending three...
How close Armenia and Azerbaijan to a lasting peace?
Moscow, Tehran, and the West are eager for Armenia and Azerbaijan to find a lasting peace. But Ankara and Baku still want a land-bridge...
Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto maintains a narrow lead over his two rivals as campaigning for the country’s February election begins to heat up,...
Strategic Alliance Global Order: Diplomacy in a Time of Flux
The present global world order ‘Nothing is built on stone; all is built on sand, but we must build as if the sand were...
Understanding Hamas’ Military Capabilities
The military arm of Hamas has for more than three decades relied on guerrilla warfare-style tactics in its attacks against Israel, using rockets, snipers,...