Egypt, China and the Future of the Global South
The discussion of the joint Egyptian-Chinese role in enriching the South-South dialogue and leading the developing countries of the Global South, with China as...
Israel’s Actions and the Paradoxical Possibility of a Palestinian State
Historically, nation-states have often been created following disasters. The State of Israel, for example, emerged not only from Zionism's internal motivation but also from...
The Challenges Facing China’s Next Generation of Cadres
In the context of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the term “ganbu”, usually translated as “cadre”, refers to a party member who occupies a...
Recognizing “Palestine”: A Disregard for Authoritative International Law
The long-simmering issue of Palestinian statehood is back on the front burner. Recently, over one-third of British Parliament members signed a letter urging Prime...
Is the Thailand–Cambodia conflict part of the strategic chain of great power confrontations?
Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: When Strategic Trust Collapses
The Thailand–Cambodia conflict unexpectedly erupted in 2025 following a series of deadlocked diplomatic exchanges between Paetongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime...
Israel’s Project for Regime Change in Iran
At dawn on June 12, 2025, Israel launched a military offensive against Iran. This attack coincided with Reza Pahlavi’s televised call on Iran International...
God, Greed, and Governance: Inside ASEAN’s Battle with Illicit Gambling and Transnational Crime
In Southeast Asia, online illegal gambling and other transnational crimes have seen a surge in recent years. As quoted by the Organized Crime and...
How International Law Became a Political Instrument in Post-War Bosnia
Unity in diversity is a noble cause, but that does not reflect the realities of the ethnically divided societies in what is now Bosnia...
Understanding Japan’s interest in ASEAN and the way forward
Authors: Aadityavikram Rana and Gitanjali Sinha Roy*
In departure from its post-war pacifist traditions, Japan is redefining its role in regional security by expanding defence...
Behind the Forums: How China Wields Power in Latin America and the Caribbean
As the geopolitical influence of the United States contracts under successive waves of nationalist retrenchment, China has strategically advanced into Latin America and the...