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Signs of Change?

The South Korean election signals a clear mandate from the electorate for a change in policy direction.

The U.S. Ties With the Far East

The U.S. and Japan deepen military ties to counter China, leveraging the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Caught in a Quandary

Jordan finds itself in the crosshairs of the Islamic world for helping Israel to shoot down Israeli missiles.

A New Conflict Brewing

As Ethiopia and Somalia joust over control of Somaliland's coastline, a new war threatens to break out.

Shadow Wars to Direct Combat

As Iran and Israel directly strike each other for the first time, the world awaits the next episode of this dangerous game.

Is NATO Gearing Up for Trump?

NATO has embarked on a critical initiative to reassess and fortify its defence posture; better late than never!

Cracks in NATO?

The unfolding dynamics in Slovakia post-elections could thus serve as a bellwether for the future direction of Central Europe's geopolitical evolution.

Sustainable Development in Amazon

A way forward for Ecological politics?

Bigger Not Always Better

Recent events have shown that massive ships come with equally massive consequences.

Havana Syndrome: Something Fishy?

The mysterious Havana syndrome continues to perplex.

Baltic: A NATO Lake?

With Sweden on Team NATO, the Baltic Sea, a historical buffer between Russia and Europe, is no longer neutral commons.

Pakistan: PDM 2.0 Prospects

The coalition may have to make tough economic and foreign policy decisions even while its standing is in question.

Autocratic Diplomacy at Play?

As Russia vetoes the UN's sanctions on North Korea, it gives more opportunity to the rogue nation to destabilise the entire region.

Looming Energy Hikes?

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts, raising concerns for the global economy.

UNRWA: Under the Scanner

As funding dries up for UNRWA, a humanitarian crisis of grave magnitude is developing in Gaza.

A Top Down Approach!

Vietnam’s communist party purge could clean out rampant corruption but risk its prized political stability.

Cutting to Size

In an unexpected move, the U.S. Government cracked the whip on Tech Giant Apple.

A Green Shoot for Democracy

Senegal elections give rise to hopes that democracy is not dead and buried in this corner of Africa.

Games in the UNSC and Beyond

The world watches helplessly as the P5 play the game of kicking the ball while Gaza burns.

Facing a Pushback

EU's brave, bold initiative, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, is under threat.