IMF Positively Revises China’s Economic Outlook Amidst Strong Recovery
The IMF’s announcement comes at a crucial time for China, which has been implementing various measures to support its real…
Floods Cause 1.6 Million Children in South Sudan to Face Malnutrition
76% of South Sudan’s population are in need of humanitarian assistance.
North Korea-Russia Alliance Draws International Condemnation over Weapons Supply
Japan, South Korea and the US’s fears about South Korea and its relationship with Russia aren’t unfounded.
“Russia Can’t Win the Economic War, but the West Can Lose It.” BookTalk with Maximilian Hess
“Rather than a ‘New Cold War,’ we are witnessing the culmination of an economic war with Russia, where the financial,…
Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
The US hopes to mitigate China’s influence via the Belt and Road Initiative by supporting the India-Europe economic corridor.
Challenges and Solutions to Global Food Security in Five Books
From the intricacies of international trade policies to the sustainability of food systems, the impacts of geopolitical conflicts to the…
Is China Pushing the Global South into a Debt Trap?
China’s lending practices under the Belt and Road Initiative have come under heavy criticism from the U.S., dubbing it “debt…
Stalemate: Autonomy and Insurgency on the China-Myanmar Border
Often brushed aside as mere rebels or linked to drug trade, the United Wa State Army defies conventional expectations.
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Here is why gold has recently been the main instrument of political revolt against the U.S.-dominated financial order.
Sri Lanka to Allow Indian Rupee in Local Transactions
Can you imagine a sovereign country using a currency other than its own for local transactions? This has been the…
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
The emerging multipolar order may not prove stable, but it currently serves the interests of the Middle Eastern middle powers…
War and Peace in the Taiwan Strait
A crucial question Scott Kastner considers is whether the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense.
Germany Unveils First National Security Strategy: Migration, Energy, and Stability
The Russian invasion of Ukraine changed Germany’s security calculations, pushing it to adopt a more proactive strategy.
Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence
Drug abuse and addiction have become a significant issue in the Gulf.
Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?
Joint Iranian-Arab naval exercises are indicative of an important geopolitical shift taking place in the Middle East.
Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore: Security Talks
Six hundred delegates from 49 countries across the globe take part in the Shangri-La Security Dialogue each year, where security…
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.
Xi: A Study in Power
Who is Xi Jinping? Although he came to power a decade ago, he remains an enigmatic leader who is often…
