Global Order
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...
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’ as Peace Prospects Fade
Prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran weakened sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Tehran was...
Africa and Europe’s Most Important Meeting of 2026 Opens in Eswatini
For the first time in its history, the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly is holding its inaugural plenary session — not in Brussels, not in Strasbourg,...
Macron and Ruto Strengthen Ties at Nairobi Africa-France Summit
The 2026 Africa France summit in Nairobi marks a significant diplomatic moment in the evolving relationship between Europe and Africa. For the first time,...