Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The million-dollar question is whether Saudi and Emirati alignment with Russia and China presents a real shift in their relations…
Negotiating a New Chapter in Saudi-Turkish Relations
Until MBS visited Turkey on June 22, Saudis preferred to talk with Turkey behind the scenes and extend the negotiation…
Inflation Soars Globally: A Story of Diverging Interest Rates
Following the recent tightening cycle, the U.S. Dollar is strengthening against almost everything else.
How do Russia, Qatar and the United States Use Energy as a Foreign Policy Tool?
For more than three decades, Russia has been one of the world’s top oil, natural gas, and coal producers and…
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…
Colombia’s June Elections: A Test for the Traditional Political Establishment?
The message of the Colombian people is clear: we want change.
What Is behind Global Inflation and Where Are We Heading To?
Inflation is here to stay and the world needs a healing touch, now perhaps, more than ever.
“The Damage Will Take Time to Repair”: An Interview with Caitlin Welsh on the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Food Security
The world, already hit by the COVID19 global pandemic and struggling with the climate crisis, now faces another serious problem:…
Self-Sufficiency and Complex Interdependence in the Age of Global Crises
Given the ever-increasing complexity of interdependence, food self-sufficiency is no longer a possibility.
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at a Crossroads
As Artificial Intelligence gets more complex, ethical concerns over the further industrialization of Artificial Intelligence-based technologies grow.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
China and India refused to join anti-Russian sanctions formally and is set to increase the import of Russian oil.
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
Could the South China Sea Be the Next Hotbed for Armed Conflicts?
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
One can’t afford to ignore the IMF findings on the decline of the U.S. dollar as few countries can already…
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…
Germany’s Sanctions against Russia Also Hurt at Home
While Germany was still able to manage the pandemic confidently, the Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the limits of the German…
Afghanistan Bans Opium Cultivation amid Economic Breakdown
Despite the earlier ban, the Taliban had partially funded the opium trade that generated revenue of around $460 million in…
What Is behind Spain’s Changing Position on Western Sahara?
Morocco will never give up its claims on Ceuta and Melilla.
