The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle
and its allies say they are “responding” to Chinese “aggression” to defend freedom and justice – a narrative that is amplified by a compliant media.
Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk
Cryptos are not just an alternative investment, but they may be used to relieve economic and financial turmoils.
The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains
In a recent speech at the White House, Biden touted confrontation and competition with China.
India and Pakistan: Are the Two Rivals Becoming Friends?
For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative.
The Great Turan: Russia’s Concerns about Turkey’s Growing Reputation in Caucasus and Central Asia
he Azeri crushing military defeat of (pro)Armenian forces in the Second Karabakh War (September 27–November 9, 2020) resulted in Turkey’s surging popularity not only in Azerbaijan but also across the entire Turkic-speaking world.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: War at the Door or Another Russian Roar?
he rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and the occupation of the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine in 2014, were eased in marathon peace negotiations that resulted in a new ceasefire in 2015.
What’s behind Joe Biden’s “Armenian Genocide” Statement?
President Joe Biden used the word “genocide” for the mass deportation of Ottoman Armenian subjects in 1915.
Diplomatic Expulsion: Resurgence of A Cold-War Era Norm?
n 15th April 2021, the United States expelled 10 Russian diplomats over accusations of Russia meddling into the U.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
achieved unrivaled dominance at the conclusion of the Second World War.
India and the S-400: US CAATSA Sanctions or a Waiver at the Door?
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, visiting India last month, predictably raised the issue of India’s purchase of the Russian S-400 system with his interlocuters.
An Insider Perspective on the Afghanistan Peace Talks
Previously, the U.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
He threatened Israel that if it took the wrong step, it would have to face serious consequences to the extent that it would have to “collect bits and pieces of Tel Aviv from the lower depths of the Mediterranean Sea.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
he recent exchange of verbal barbs between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden has sparked a debate across politicians and media experts, many of whom have predicted an inevitable shutdown of the Russia-U.
South Korea in the Middle East: More Than Usual Business
The country has already proved itself by producing high-quality electronic devices and with its automobile industry.
Supported by the US, Ukraine is Once Again Dreaming of NATO
hile the fate of the current military escalation between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain despite the incidents in the Donbass, diplomatic tensions are on the rise.
Diverging Views on the Military’s Interference in Pakistani Politics
he leaders of Pakistan’s main opposition parties gathered and formed the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in September 2020, accusing Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan of having a strong connection with the country's military.
Separation in the Age of Remote and Robotic War
o the majority of Palestinians, the settler-colonial encounter is primarily, if not exclusively, an encounter with weapon power.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
resident Biden’s agenda will have to focus overwhelmingly on U.
India is Lobbying to Put Pakistan on FATF’s Black-list: Will it Succeed?
Modi seems intent not only in stirring tension over India occupied Kashmir- a cause célèbre of his popular far-right base largely made up of Hindutva ideologues- but also in applying pressure on his rival within multinational forums in the one area where Islamabad suffers a serious weakness: containing non-state armed actors.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
Iran needed a credible partner to bring on-line its long-dormant Bushehr nuclear power plant which had been in the making since the mid-1970s.
