Making Sense of the Arab State – Book Review
Overview of the Book’s Purpose and Structure
Making Sense of the Arab State is a book edited by Heydemann & Lynch. The authors of the...
Greenland on Bass Rock: Why Europe Must Abandon the Illusion of Arctic Togetherness
When Adam Nicolson, in his book The Seabirds Cry, described Bass Rock—the world’s largest gannet colony—he stripped nature of its comforting metaphors.
What appears, from...
Why Maduro’s Ousting Is Phase One in Preparing for Iran
On January 3, 2026, the United States executed a dramatic military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the capture and removal of President Nicolás...
New ECOWAS Headquarters: China Continues Sharing Unique Diplomacy With Africa
China's Belt and Road Initiative has expanded significantly over the last several years in Africa and has cut across different sectors. Beijing has a...
When the US Erases Red Lines: The Occupation of Venezuela and the Collapse of Global Deterrence
If it becomes a reality, the occupation of Venezuela would not merely be a tactical decision in U.S. foreign policy; it would mark a...
U.S. Seizure of Maduro Challenges China’s Non-Intervention Diplomacy
China has sharply criticised the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing Washington of acting as a self-appointed “world judge” and violating international...
Venezuela and the Geopolitical Consequences of American Intervention
The events unfolding in Venezuela do not merely constitute another episode of regional instability. They reflect a deeper transformation of the international system: the...
Venezuela after Maduro: A Turning Point for the Global Order?
The US military intervention in Venezuela and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro have sent shockwaves at international level. President Trump administration has defended...
Maduro’s Abduction and the Logic of Realism: Controlling Oil for Controlling Nations
The Abduction of Maduro: A Long-Planned Operation
The international community was stunned by the news of the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his...
Malaysia Plans Term Limits and Anti-Corruption Reforms
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to impose a two-term limit on Malaysia’s prime ministers, capping tenure at a maximum of 10 years. The...