Jens Stoltenberg on the Rise of China: Is NATO Pivoting to the Indo-Pacific?
Stoltenberg envisaged inclusion of the implications of China’s rise as part of the agenda for NATO’s forthcoming Strategic Concept.
The Rise of China in Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Another reason for China’s rise as an important partner for Saudi Arabia is related with global geopolitics.
Interpol Warns of Global Crisis as Human Trafficking and Cyber Scams Surge
During a briefing held at Interpol's Singapore office, Stock emphasized the unprecedented scale at which these criminal enterprises are now operating, attributing their exponential growth to online anonymity and the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSIS Report: China’s Food Security Faces Some Challenges
eeding China’s massive population has long been a priority for Beijing, considering the historical ramifications of famines and food crises on social and regime stability.
Israel’s Looming Attack on Rafah: A March Towards Outright Genocide?
The decision did not include a ceasefire decision, but comprised the decision for Israel to stop its actions, which constitute the crime of genocide, and to take action against those responsible.
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
Saudi Arabia's search for a new identity has given rise to a new type of Saudi nationalism that has strengthened the power of the al-Saud family and the Crown Prince.
EU and US Launch Humanitarian Corridor to Gaza
The move comes as tensions rise, with mounting frustration over Israel's conduct in the conflict, prompting the need for alternative routes to deliver aid.
South Korea’s Defense Industry Breaks the Mold in Global Arms Trade
Read: Asia’s Defense Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown
South Korea's strategic opportunity
Defense industrial enterprises play a critical role as strategic partners for governments, providing military capabilities across ground, naval, and aerospace domains.
Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea
What is more, the cost of transit through the Suez Canal has risen steadily since the start of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and shipping companies that do not want to bear this risk and cost prefer to extend their route.
Global Gas Market: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
What is more, since the extreme winter weather conditions continue across the United States, domestic gas demand is expected to rise.
What Does Surprise Theory Say about Israeli Intelligence Failure on 7 October?
he October 7 attack symbolized a significant day in history: the surprise attack by the Egyptian and Syrian armies in the Yom Kippur War exactly 50 years before led to an analogy between the two attacks.
Asia’s Defense Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown
Questions arise regarding the financial feasibility of these defense budgets, particularly for nations like Japan with a large national debt and Australia facing significant costs associated with AUKUS-related expenditures.
India Expands Naval Presence Amidst Growing Competition with China
6 billion last year, the navy's share has risen to 19%, marking a notable increase from the traditional emphasis on the Indian army.
China Retains Position as World’s Top Auto Exporter, Surpassing Japan
A significant portion of China's car exports, over 70% in 2023, comprised gasoline-powered vehicles, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The Rohingya and Indonesia’s Buck-Passing
Read: Genocide on Trial: The Rohingya Plight and Gambia’s Moral Foreign Policy
Triggered buck-passing
Looking at the geopolitical buck-passing attitude towards the Rohingya in recent years, perhaps part of Iqbal’s statement could be applauded or at least arise some empathy.
China’s Approach to Palestine and the Future of the Global Order
The international community now looks to China for a code of conduct in the crises that arise in the global system, just as it looks to the U.
EU Secures Milestone Agreement on Asylum Reform Amidst Heated Negotiations
Amidst the backdrop of such humanitarian crises, right-wing factions in nations like Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Germany are amplifying their calls for more stringent immigration controls, placing the asylum system under the microscope as a central tenet of their political agenda.
US-Vietnam Relations “Unaffected” by Hanoi’s Defense Pledges with Beijing
, noted, "The emphasis on 'hostile forces' is not a surprise.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
Read: How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
The Napoleonic Wars and the Changed Position of Russia in Europe
Two concurrent factors related to the rise of the Russian Tsardom must also be taken into account.
A Century of Turkey’s Balkan Policy
The different political and economic regimes of the countries limited the potential for relations and the rise of left-wing anarchist terrorism in Turkey kept suspicions of communist regimes alive.
