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 prompted no shortage of...
Germany’s ‘unreliable’ coalition hamstrings EU decisions
Tensions in Germany’s governing coalition are increasingly hobbling EU decisions, undermining Berlin’s reputation in Europe and harming the bloc’s credibility in everything from green...
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 spending, pointing to “escalating”...
Kazakhstan: at the Crossroads and in the Crosshairs
Resource businesses are booming in the vast steppes of Kazakhstan. Oil, gas, iron, copper, and uranium extracted by state-owned enterprises and joint-ventures with the...
Rise of Regionalism
In the post-Cold War era, there has been a notable emphasis on studying and evaluating international and regional organizations. Such organizations have the potential...
Survey: EU’s influence surging in Southeast Asia
A survey has found that more people in Southeast Asia would prefer to engage with the EU, amid US-China rivalry in the region. In...
Environmental and Political Reconciliation Needed for the South China Sea
The South China Sea is a unique natural laboratory for ocean research and exploration. And yet, this rifted basin, dotted with atolls, coral reefs...
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 changing geopolitical environment. ...
The Persistence of Great-Power Politics
At the Munich Security Conference in February 2022, mere days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s newly minted foreign minister, argued...
2023 global economy to be shaped by high inflation and geopolitics
High inflation and low growth are expected to mark the global economy in 2023. However, it will cope better than initially expected with the...