Are Brazil and Latin America non-Aligned after the Ukraine War?
Lula’s new Brazil offers an opportunity to put Latin America back on the international stage.
World Politics
Superstates: Empires of the Twenty-First Century
How should superstates be governed? Can such states be effectively governed at all? If they survive, will they thrive?
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
China may use its strategic advantage to pressure and persuade Moscow into ending the war in Ukraine.
The Great Clash in Foreign Policy: Books to Read on the US-China Rivalry
The competition between China and the United States has overtaken the world agenda and is shaping foreign policy decisions globally.
How Fake News Shapes World Order
Abram’s book is a revealing account of how perception replaces reality by providing history, context, and analysis for a trend…
How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers
What will the next big thing in warfare be? How can militaries successfully adapt to meet the challenge?
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely…
Is the American Eagle Ready to Fight the Chinese Dragon?
The question is whether the West can afford two fronts if the United States and Europe decide to start a…
The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
A multipolar order in the Middle East is definitely not guaranteed, but it appears to be the most likely option.
An Unwritten Future: Realism and Uncertainty in World Politics
Have contemporary realists lost their way? An Unwritten Future re-examines classical realism in the international politics arena.
China Expresses Concern after Military Bases Agreement between the US and the Philippines
Four new military bases of the American army in the Philippines will be located in “strategic” locations.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
Self-righteous and dogmatic, the psychology in the New Year photo is reminiscent of darker days in Japan—darker days that may…
Kleptocracy Goes Global While the World Becomes Multipolar
Economic crimes of kleptocratic nature have the potential to go unacknowledged without substantial communication among states.
The US-China Rivalry over Space and Small Satellites Reaches New Levels
Small satellites are a game changer not only for the space race but also for military operations.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt want to strengthen their ties with BRICS members, and this interest is not one-sided.
The Indo-Pacific: China, Australia, and the US Compete over Supremacy
Without firing a shot, Beijing launched a charm offensive in Indo-Pacific to cut off the US from its allies.
Global Food Crisis: Russia and the West Play the Blame Game
As the Ukraine War’s effects are felt in the global markets, Russia and the West play the blame game about…
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
Finland and Sweden developed a historical neutral status due to negative experiences from engaging in war, which proved to be…
Pact Between China and Solomon Islands Sparks New Regional Security Crisis
The security pact signed between Beijing and Honiara paves the way for Chinese military presence in a country fewer than…
Left-Wing Politics Gain Momentum in Latin America
Only a third way can serve the interests of the Latin American peoples. Time will tell whether Latin American leaders…
Power Politics and Moral Accountability
Russia isnot behaving as the second-rate player Washington envisioned, but as the assertive Eurasian power it has always aspired to…
Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Global Struggle for Power
If Russia’s failure to achieve its goals in Ukraine would entail negative consequences, why did Moscow take such a risky…
