Global Order
The Global Mining Politics of Foreign-Controlled Mineral Wealth
The global competition for mineral wealth is escalating, with China, Russia, and the U.S. strategically leveraging mining to expand their geopolitical influence, economic dominance,...
Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2025: China Surpasses UK, US Still #1
The United States and China are the most influential Soft Power nations in the world, according to the new iteration of the Global Soft...
The Closure of USAID: Is America Surrendering Its Foreign Aid Soft Power?
USAID has been central to U.S. foreign policy for decades, serving as a key tool for diplomacy and soft power. Established in 1961, it...
Constructivism on Cultural Diplomacy: Cliburn and his Music Against the Cold War
The mention of music’s role in international relations is still unconventional, simply because arts and politics do not sound like they resonate (Ramel &...
Health Aid and Global Influence: Balancing Diplomacy, Development, and Equity
Health aid operates at the intersection of diplomacy, humanitarianism, and strategic policymaking. While it aims to address critical public health challenges, it simultaneously serves...
“An Illustrious War”: The Human Origins of Geopolitics
Abstract: Scholars and diplomats have traditionally identifiedpower as the driving goal of states and empires. Generally ignored, however, is that operationally-useful definitions of power...
Bridging Earthly Divides: The Rise of Space Diplomacy
Authors: Amal Chandra and Gokul V.M.*
Since the earliest attempts to explore it, starting with Sputnik's launch in 1957, space has always kindled the imagination...
Space Diplomacy: A New Frontier for Cybersecurity Efforts
Authors: Maj. Vineet Kumar and Dr. Preethi Amaresh
National security is not just confined to safeguarding the air, land and marine frontiers and seeking strategic...
Climate Diplomacy: Fostering Unity or Deepening Global Divides
Picture a scenario where leaders from diverse countries convene—some representing nations threatened by rising sea levels. In contrast, others advocate for industries that significantly...
India Calls Out Rich Nations Over Climate Inaction at ICJ
During landmark hearings to form a so-called "advisory opinion" on the obligations of states regarding climate change held December 2-13, 2024, at the International...