China’s approach to its neighbors in Xi’s new era
Authors: Sun Liping & Isaac Nunoo* The rise of China to the rank of the global powers has drawn attention around the world since...
Commercial terms call into question China’s win-win Belt and Road initiative
In a rare challenging of Chinese commercial terms that underlie the country's ambitious Belt and Road initiative, Pakistan and Nepal have withdrawn from two...
Russia and Mauritius: Improving economic cooperation and diplomatic ties
In an attempt to strengthen economic cooperation and diplomatic ties between Russia and Mauritius, the Mauritius, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International...
Countering Russia in Bulgaria
When Antonio Tajani, European Parliament President, visited Bulgaria earlier this week, the country's political leadership was keen to project the image of unwavering commitment...
Saudi Prince Mohammed’s Achilles Heel: Misreading tea leaves in Washington
Emboldened by perceived White House support, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appears to have stepped up his risky, so far faltering effort to...
FIFA on Trial: Qatar’s World Cup back in the firing line
Testimony of a star witness in a New York courtroom has revealed new allegations of Qatari wrongdoing in its successful bid for the 2022...
Iranian Perspective on Egyptian Revolution: From Optimism to Despair
From the Iranian perspective, Arab Spring and movements for Islamic resurgence in the Arab world were inspired by Islamic Revolution (1979) in Iran. It...
China, USA and North Korea
On October 21 last, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China began their joint exercises in the Sea of Okhotsk, the most...
Transition in the Middle East: Transition to what?
Transition is the name of the game in the Middle East and North Africa. The question is transition to what? Dominating...
Saudi-UAE push to mobilize tribes against Qatari emir
Nearly six months into the Gulf crisis, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to mobilize tribal opposition as well as little...