The Global South is on the rise – but what exactly is the Global South?
The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the war in Ukraine has brought to...
US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked
The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked...
As NATO increases Asia outreach, questions hang over the nature of its role
Tailored partnerships, a potential new liaison office, enhanced information-sharing — NATO is rapidly deepening engagement with its four Asia-Pacific partners, arguing that the security...
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...
Despite war, post-Soviet states find breaking up with Russia hard to do
There was a time, not so long ago, when Russia’s Victory Day, marking the USSR’s triumph over Nazi Germany, was considered a shared international...
All talk, no dialogue on Asia security
The International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest security conference, earlier this month wrapped up its annual meeting in Singapore. The context...
Poll: Most Europeans Support Neutrality in US-China Conflict
A plurality of respondents also say that Beijing is a ‘necessary partner;’ not a ‘rival’ or an ‘adversary.’ A plurality of people in European...
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...
The Rise of Popular Protests Around the World
Over 400 significant anti-government protests have erupted worldwide since 2017. More than 132 countries were directly affected. Of these, 135 were significant economic anti-government...
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...