China – Europe’s “Ally” Amid Stalemate?
The Rise of China
Since the period of reform under Deng Xiaoping, China has steadily strengthened its global influence. When Xi Jinping came to power,...
Ukraine and the US Open Peace Talks in Florida: A Major Opportunity, but Fraught with Risks
Over the weekend, a high-level Ukrainian delegation secretly landed in Florida to begin a new round of talks with the US government in an...
Dan Driscoll: The Low-Profile Operator Behind U.S. Backchannel Diplomacy on Russia and Ukraine
The recent revelation of quiet contacts between the Trump administration and representatives from Russia and Ukraine has pushed an unfamiliar name into the spotlight:...
Taiwan — The Endgame After All International Conflicts?
As the world moves into the final weeks of 2025, the global landscape looks markedly different from that of 2024. Over the past year,...
Donald Trump Visits Israel: A Strong Commitment from the United States
On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his...
Has the U.S.–Venezuela Conflict Officially Begun?
One month after the announcement, the leaders of both countries took decisive steps. In September 2025, the Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense...
Trump has won as Europe strives to cling to its last vestige of glory
The Alaska Summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin took place on August 15, 2025. The outcome of the...
Trump has won the strategic game of the next hundred years
On August 15, 2025, the “fateful” meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart took place in Alaska. The meeting marked the...
Is the Thailand–Cambodia conflict part of the strategic chain of great power confrontations?
Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: When Strategic Trust Collapses
The Thailand–Cambodia conflict unexpectedly erupted in 2025 following a series of deadlocked diplomatic exchanges between Paetongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime...
Forecasting Germany’s foreign and defense policy under Chancellor Friedrich Merz
In February 2025, Friedrich Merz became the new Chancellor of Germany after a series of internal political crises that took place in the fourth...