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,...
Security risks in Sweden rise due to Quran desecrations and protests
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s security situation has deteriorated after recent Quran burnings in the country and protests in the Muslim world, both of which have...
Is Türkiye Reorienting Itself Towards the West?
It cannot be said that the efforts of Turkish foreign policy to open up space for itself through pragmatic steps in line with regional...
Disturbing Evolution of China’s Foreign Policy
The international community has recently been rocked by the Hong Kong government’s chilling decision to place bounties on eight exiled activists, two of whom...
U.S’ Backchannel Diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine war
It is not yet clear how often the discussions have been taking place, if they are part of a single coordinated effort, or whether Wagner...
How the War in Ukraine Impacting Security in the Indo-Pacific
The annual Shangri-La Dialogue Asia-Pacific Security Conference has traditionally been the central meeting for those interested in national security issues for the Indo-Pacific region....
Global South Forging a New Foreign Policy
What does the Ukraine war have to do with Brazil? On the face of it, perhaps not much. Yet in his first six months...
Astana International Forum: Middle Powers Can Resolve Global Challenges
ASTANA -– Astana International Forum’s (AIF) panel session, Middle Power Diplomacy in Challenging Times, on June 9 focused on the role of middle powers...
Future of Geopolitics Will Be Decided by 6 Swing States
The world is witnessing a new era of great power competition between the United States and China, with Russia playing a spoiler role. The...
Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia
U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy. The United States and its Asian partners want to maintain a balance of power...