China-US Rivalries after the Afghan War
All of these enterprises fit perfectly with China’s ongoing efforts to build a New Silk Road, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative.
On Colonialism and Solidarity: The Decisive Israel-Palestine Battle under way in Africa
A driving force for Western re-involvement in Africa is the rise of China as a global superpower with keen interests in investing in Africa’s dilapidated infrastructure.
‘America is back’; So What? On Why the United States is Losing the World
In the case of Ledeen, the receptive audience was the hardline, neoconservative, pro-Israel American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
Indigenous Sovereignty & Canadian Settler Colonialism
Given this reality, how can anyone take Canada’s proclaimed commitment to reconciliation seriously?VIDEO: Canada's Dark SecretThese failures are not a surprise when we understand that the TRC’s Calls to Action may lead us towards the path of Indigenous sovereignty, which Canada is structured to eradicate.
Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?
VIDEO: US-China meeting breaks into tense confrontation on cameraEven if Moscow’s and Beijing’s actions do not result in a military conflict of either country, the scale and intensity of the military moves rises the concerns of the Biden administration officials.
China in the Balkans: More than Infrastructure Projects
According to the American Enterprise Institute, China’s investments and contracts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia amounted to $14.
The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle
And while respect for civil and political rights is certainly abominable in China, the perpetual “war on terror” has exposed the fragility of human rights in many countries in the West as well – not to mention the rise of near-overt fascism in the U.
Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk
For people, buying cryptocurrency is not only an opportunity to invest but it is used as a shield of their savings against the devaluation of local currencies and financial crises.
The Great Turan: Russia’s Concerns about Turkey’s Growing Reputation in Caucasus and Central Asia
On the other hand, memories of the past, of the time of internal Russian crises, when many of the aforementioned entities openly demanded either broader autonomy or vouched for full independence and sovereignty, are still very much alive.
Diplomatic Expulsion: Resurgence of A Cold-War Era Norm?
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and FallHe accused the U.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
“China is much more than a bilateral partner; it is crucial to Putin’s grand enterprise of positioning Russia at the forefront of global affairs, the great middle power between the United States and China.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
The Gulf countries face many problems and the continuation of missile attacks - via drones or cyberattacks - targeting energy infrastructures will cause economic, security, and social crises.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and FallIn fact, the United States’ top goal today is to overcome China’s economic rise.
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.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
Will Iran rise in the Jetstream generated by the Chinese economy, or will it become a vassal literally fueling and facilitating China’s growing domination of Asia?
Not surprisingly the pact has generated much commentary within Iran beyond its borders about the consequences of this for Iran’s independence, its national economy, and the revolutionary order’s fiercely defended autonomy and sovereignty.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
If the Caesar Act continues to be enforced, it is a safe bet that Iran (already hard hit by US sanctions) will be in a strong position to secure most of the post-conflict business opportunities that arise in Syria.
Peace Talks and Afghanistan’s Future: Three Scenarios
ullah Fazal, a leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Rashid Dostum confronted a verbal clash when Mullah Fazal called Dostum a “traitor” and “killer” during the Moscow conference on Afghanistan last week.
The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
Perhaps this letter is an important indicator of how President Joe Biden’s administration will approach the security crises plaguing Afghanistan at a time in which the US public remains weary of Washington making further commitments to this war-ravaged country.
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
The recent bombings confirm that Daesh may be preparing a lot of surprises in the near future.
How Djibouti Surrounded Itself by Military Bases
The rise of sea robbery and piracy have recently surged the geostrategic and geo-economic relevance of the country.
