“One China” Policy and Taiwan: The Island is on the World Agenda
While the U.S. has yet to go so far as to recognize Taiwan as a separate country, China has recently…
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.
India Tightens Sanctions against Chinese Technology Companies
Several Chinese businesses face difficulties conducting business in India.
How Did the EU Greenwash Nuclear Power and Fossil Gas?
Now more Europeans think that the EU’s aim to be the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050 is once again hampered…
How Rich Were You Before Inflation? Here’s Some Perspective!
Sri Lanka is literally burning because of inflation, which has accompanied a default on the country’s debt.
Russia Takes over Sakhalin-2, Raising Stakes amid Western Sanctions
The move may indirectly drive up energy prices due to the search for alternative sources.
A New Cold War Erupts in the Shadow of Food Crises
Around 30 percent of the wheat traded across the world is produced in Russia and Ukraine
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…
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.
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…
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
China, Russia, and India are leading the efforts to conduct trade in national currencies globally.