The “Indo-Pacificization” of Asia: Implications for the Regional Order
The Indo-Pacific is a vast geographical region that encompasses the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Oceans, including...
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How Saudi-Iranian détente will (or won’t) affect defense in the region
BEIRUT — The newly announced resumption of diplomatic relations between historic rivals the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran has...
How are China’s neighbors viewing Beijing’s military plans?
At the opening of China's rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, outgoing Premier Li Keqiang announced an increase to the nation's military...
Blinken warns Central Asia of dangers from war in Ukraine
The Biden administration on Tuesday pledged to support the independence of the five Central Asian nations, in a not-so-subtle warning...
Iran Aims to Gain Stronger Foothold in Central Asia
Almost a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Central Asian region continues to grapple with the ripple effects of...
The Year 2023: A Feast of Common Misfortune
It doesn’t take one to be a Nostradamus to predict the general trends in international affairs for 2023 with certainty....
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
The European Union is seeking to increase its political, economic and military presence in the so-called Indo-Pacific, a mega-region stretching...
IMF: Fragmentation Could Cost Global Economy up to 7% of GDP
The International Monetary Fund said that fragmentation could cost the global economy up to 7% of GDP in a new...
Unbreakable Alliance of Cuba and North Korea: How Two Nations Were Linked by Communism and Resistance to US Imperialism
Even a cursory look at any map (and especially a globe) of planet Earth is enough for the observer to...
