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…
How Does the UK View the Taiwan Issue?
The UK is dissatisfied with the heating tensions in the Taiwan Strait as more than 300 British companies are present…
Should We Give Up Our Digital Sovereignty to China or the US?
The question is not whether a state will have to choose between Western or Chinese norms, but to whom it…
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.
China or the United States: Who Will Win the Race for AI Supremacy?
Several Chinese academics have expressed concerns regarding the fierce rivalry with the US over AI applications and fear that, in…
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
Bejing’s naval power in the Middle East is becoming a topic of concern for regional powers.
AUKUS Submarine Deal Can Shift Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific
The AUKUS deal on nuclear-powered submarines between Australia, the UK, and the US is meant to balance China’s rising power…
Macron’s Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Tensions are rising between Africa and the West. Macron’s trip to Africa was marred by protests and growing resentment.
The Weaponisation of Everything: A Field Guide to the New Way of War
From sanctions to competing for influence abroad, warfare has taken a more subtle, sly, undeclared, unending, and, most importantly, unrestricted,…
