The Gamesmanship of Straits in Global Politics
The Canal Istanbul will allow Ankara to regulate the maritime traffic passing through the new waterway at its own discretion,…
US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?
The prospect of an increased U.S. air-naval presence at the heart of Southeast Asia underscores to Beijing the vulnerability of…
Rising Prices and Political Instability in Lebanon, Iran and Sudan
Lebanon, Iran and Sudan are all suffering from a lack of energy sources, but these are merely underlying causes of…
EU-China Trade Deal: Where Does the US Stand?
The temporary freezing of the EU-China trade deal may give time to the Biden administration to shift the directions of…
Returning to the Stage: Egypt’s Initiatives May Reshape East African Geopolitics
Ethiopia’s bid to fill its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has alarmed downstream countries. Egypt has responded by cultivating ties…
China in the Balkans: More than Infrastructure Projects
China is stepping on Europe’s nerves by investing in the Balkans.
The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle
Once the nationalism genie is out of the bottle, it is difficult to put it back in. Nationalism and militarism…
Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk
For people in the Middle East, buying cryptocurrency is not only an opportunity to invest but it is used as…
Coffee Extinction Is Nature’s Way of Telling Us: “Heal the World!”
The coffee farmer, who provided the beans for my coffee, meanwhile fights a battle for survival – her crop was…
The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains
As the blurriness of geopolitical, economic, and security alliances fades, countries are likely to find themselves dependent on the supply…
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
While Russia currently provides India with 49 percent of its military imports, its closer ties with Pakistan, along with China’s…
Meetings Between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan will Amount to Little
It is highly doubtful that these states will be able to make anything substantial work.
South Korea in the Middle East: More Than Usual Business
According to Spotify, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria were the top five streamers of K-pop between 2014…
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…
Lebanon at Crossroad: Brain Drain and Freefall of the National Currency
A new wave of emigration from Lebanon can have a brutal impact on the country.
How Qatari Investments Expand Globally
Today, Qatar holds shares in the world’s most important stock markets, largest automotive companies, and most prominent financial institutions.
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
Chinese investments in Northern Iraq raise some questions. Is the devil is in the details?
Turkey and Greece: Exploratory Talks under the Shadow of Third Parties
Third parties play an important role in the game and according to Turkey it is not a fair game.
