Middle East: What the ‘Pivot to Asia’ signifies for regional geopolitics
The word “pivot” typically refers to the central point on which a mechanism turns. While apt for machinery, it might not wholly capture the...
Tankies: A Data-driven Understanding of Left-Wing Extremists on Social Media
Introduction In an era where social media has become a powerful platform for political discourse and activism, the narratives of extremism have found fertile...
Japan’s struggle to sell its ideals in the Pacific
Geopolitics in the Pacific islands has become increasingly crowded and complex. With China’s growing economic and strategic influence, shifts in the regional order have...
After Hardeep Singh Nijjar crisis, what India should demand next from U.S
The diplomatic crisis sparked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India have now run their course. Both Trudeau’s inability to back his...
India-Canada tensions: As the diplomatic row escalates, what impact can it have on bilateral trade?
Trade talks between India and Canada are expected to remain stuck for the foreseeable future amidst rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries over...
Nagorno-Karabakh republic will ‘cease to exist’ from January
The self-proclaimed state of Nagorno-Karabakh will cease to exist from January 1 next year, its leader announced on Thursday, a week after Azerbaijan retook...
What is the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance?
The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, often referred to as simply “Five Eyes,” is a secretive international intelligence coalition comprising five English-speaking countries. Established in...
Six countries boycott ASEAN military exercise led by Russia and Myanmar junta
A military exercise commenced in Russia on Monday under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Counter Terrorism, co-chaired by the...
San Fransisco gets ready to host APEC 2023, the ‘Super Bowl of World Economies’ in November
San Francisco — In less than two months, San Francisco is going to be front and center on the world’s stage. The Asia-Pacific Economic...
Russia issues list of friendly and neutral countries
The Russian government has officially approved a list of more than 30 “friendly” and neutral countries, as the sanctions war with the West continues...