The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a Bengali today.
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What’s behind Germany’s Unconditional Support for Israel?
After October 7, 2023, Germany began to gradually lose credibility in the eyes of the world.
Brazilian President Compares Gaza War to Holocaust, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
Brazilian President Lula da Silva said: ‘What is happening in Gaza is not a war, it’s a genocide’, and likened…
Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea
Houthi attacks are causing significant economic and security problems in the region, impacting the global economy and maritime security, and…
Munich Security Conference Focuses on Israel and Ukraine
Israel’s war on Gaza and Russia’s war on Ukraine are among the top topics to be discussed by the Munich…
Interpol’s AI-driven Breakthroughs Propel Global Investigations
Kavanagh highlighted the deployment of preventative policing models empowered by AI, allowing authorities to proactively identify high-crime risk areas and…
Global Gas Market: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Global gas production slightly exceeds consumption, yet ongoing geopolitical risks threaten the balance between supply and demand.
India’s Smartphone Export Aspirations Face Hurdles Amid Tariff Concerns
India’s export rates for smartphones stood at 25% in 2023, a fraction of China’s 63% and Vietnam’s staggering 95%.
Is a Regional War at the Door in the Middle East?
Western support for Israeli war crimes and human rights abuses will unleash chaos in international politics.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
The record trade volume underlines the importance of the Russia-China alliance in a world undergoing rapid geopolitical change.
Asia’s Defense Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown
Japan plans to double military spending by raising defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027, and Taiwan has proposed…
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
The 2023 armed conflict survey by IISS identifies intractability as the defining feature of the current global conflict landscape.
Saudi Arabia Surprises Analysts with Cancellation of Oil Expansion Plan
Low oil prices, while benefiting US domestic interests, challenge Gulf allies such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
AI, Latest Trends and Future Prospects: What’s the Way Forward?
This year will be a time of technological innovation, but also a time of reflection and adaptation as we navigate…
Turkey’s Greece Policy: Impact on the Balance of Power in the Aegean
The deterioration of relations between Turkey and Greece, especially since 2016, has led to serious tensions over existing core issues…
India Expands Naval Presence Amidst Growing Competition with China
The growing competition with China plays a pivotal role in India’s maritime endeavors.
The Houthi Gambit in the Red Sea: Victors, Vanquished, and What Lies Beyond
The most likely scenario in the Red Sea is the continuation and prolongation of Houthi attacks.
Understanding the Iran-Pakistan Standoff and Its Futility
When already faced with sanctions and in the midst of proxy wars on multiple fronts, why would Tehran decide to…
China Retains Position as World’s Top Auto Exporter, Surpassing Japan
China’s continued success in exporting vehicles will shape the future of the automotive industry, with a forecast of 5.4 million…
