Global Order
Is Japan Actually Breaking Free From the US-China Trap in 2026?
The conventional read of Japan's foreign policy in 2026 is that Tokyo is hedging: carefully managing relationships on multiple fronts in response to an...
The Overlooked Partner: Canada, Jordan, and the Case for Deeper Engagement
Canada’s most prominent Middle East allies have been the Gulf monarchies and Israel. Yet a strategic partner has been overlooked. The Hashemite Kingdom of...
Washington’s New Asian Partner Was Once Its Greatest Defeat
When Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam stood beside Trump at the White House in February 2026, the photograph captured things far beyond diplomatic pragmatism....
UNPROFOR and the Declining Relevance of the UN
The April rejection of the United Nations draft proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite being backed by 112 member states, paints a...
Why Growing United States China Cooperation Could Reshape the Global Order
Recent meetings between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have revived debate about whether the world is moving toward a...
The Global Sumud Flotilla and the Erosion of International Law
“The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.”
These saying of Thucydides hit hard today, as it shown harsh reality...
Russia Deepens Engagement With Afghan Taliban Through “Full Partnership” Strategy
Russia has announced that it is building a “full fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities, marking a significant shift in regional diplomacy.
The announcement...
Global South 2.0: Why Emerging Powers Are Rejecting Western Alignment
In the years after the Cold War, global politics was centered around a western-led order dominated especially by the United States and Europe. Developing...
Turkey and Armenia Ease Trade Barriers in Step Toward Regional Normalisation
Turkey has taken a significant step toward normalising relations with Armenia by lifting certain customs restrictions, opening the door for more direct trade between...
AI Rivalry and Distrust Limit Expectations for Trump Xi Summit
Artificial intelligence is expected to become a central issue during talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this...