Switzerland’s hands-off approach to espionage
Shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, around 500 Russian diplomats were expelled from European countries in the spring of 2022 – all suspected of...
China’s Military Influence in Africa Grows as Russia’s Diminishes
JOHANNESBURG — China’s People’s Liberation Army marked the 96th anniversary of its founding this week with President Xi Jinping overseeing celebrations in China, but the...
Can Afghanistan be Saved? Kazakhstan Seems to Think So
The situation in Afghanistan has gone from bad to worse since the United States withdrew in 2021. The failed state continues to face a...
Putin Is in a Spy Mess of His Own Making
Less than two years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin sat alone at a desk in a palatial room lecturing his top national security goons...
Why Pakistan Fails to Stop Jihadi Attacks
Sunday’s suicide attack in Pakistan’s northwestern Bajaur district, which left at least 56 people dead and wounded nearly 200, is the latest reminder of...
A More Strategic German Foreign Policy?
Germany’s new strategies are important foreign policy markers, but they shy away from establishing the country as a leader among European powers. This summer,...
Rising Authoritarianism in Latin America: A Threat to Democracy
Democracy in Latin America has experienced a decline in support over the past decade, while backing for authoritarianism has grown, particularly among the youth,...
The Troubling Enigma of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
The Taliban is wielding Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP for short, a militant group, as a bargaining chip to obtain concessions from Pakistan and other...
‘Chains of colonialism’: Western powers in Africa vying for control, geopolitical edge
JOHANNESBURG — For decades, Africa has been teeming with foreign military personnel, with more than a dozen countries known to have deployments and bases...
Spirit of ambition: The Ukraine war and European defence integration
These should be good days for European defence. The continent has surprised itself with the unity and determination it has summoned in responding to...