The Global South: a unifying slogan or a new force?
The war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change. When it comes to major international events we often hear about the problems and challenges...
How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s reported plans to visit Russia this month have caused concern among the US and its allies. He and...
G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South
NEW DELHI — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host...
BRICS allies, ‘memory diplomacy’: Russia is hard at work to expand its global influence
Since the start of the Ukraine war, there have been numerous diplomatic visits by Russian officials to Africa and Latin America aiming at boosting...
India to host G20 summit amid fragmented geopolitical environment
India is set to make a dash for the goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex...
New law will allow Beijing to seize foreign government assets
China has passed a law allowing the authorities to seize and freeze the assets of foreign states, in a move analysts say will encourage...
Woke U.S Diplomacy: Not 100% Popular Around the Globe, nor at Home
The Biden administration is fraying relations with some allies and generating pushback from Congress by spending millions of taxpayer dollars to promote the woke...
EU’s expanding engagement in Central Asia to counter Russia and China
The geopolitical and security crisis has forced the CARs and the EU to rethink their foreign policy regarding the region’s sovereignty, safety, and stability...
Commoditized Weapons in Ukraine: Are the Allies Getting the Procurement Right?
Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government has scrambled for the weaponry its military desperately needs. Despite bold announcements...
US and allies clash with North Korea, China and Russia over failed satellite launch and tensions
UNITED NATIONS — The United States and its allies clashed Friday with North Korea, Russia and China over Pyongyang’s failed attempts to launch a...