Trump’s Tariffs: The United States Suez Moment?
The Suez Crisis of 1956 has long served as a cautionary tale on the self-inflicted loss of great power status. The Anglo-French-Israeli invasion of...
Time to Sanction Eritrea – Again
In the Horn of Africa, a dangerous actor continues to operate with impunity. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki—Africa’s longest-serving and most repressive ruler—has built a...
How Trump is Rewriting the Middle East Playbook
In a commencement address to the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice President JD Vance articulated a novel approach to American foreign policy, endeavoring to distinguish the Trump...
Unfulfilled Promises : Europe’s Joy and the Betrayal of Eritrea in the Wake of Fascist Defeat in World War II.
The Allied victory in World War II (WWII) signaled the end of fascist tyranny across much of Europe. But, even before Europe’s liberation, a...
Moscow Wants Moldova. Europe Must Stop It
A major crisis is unfolding in Moldova, where Russia is using energy as a political weapon to influence the outcome of the autumn parliamentary...
ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-Ã -vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
Elon Musk’s Dilemma: Between Politics, Profits, And Tesla’s Future
On May 29th, Elon Musk officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), concluding a 130-day tenure...
How the Aftermath of the Suez Canal Crisis Limited European Influence in the Middle East
The United States and Europe are currently disagreeing regarding foreign policy and military reorganization endeavors. President Trump wants European nations to step up their...
Why India Must Align Exports with Foreign Policy Before It’s Too Late
As I write this in 2025, I find myself increasingly concerned about India's manufacturing trajectory. While India celebrates digital prowess and service sector dominance,...
ASEAN Blueprint for Resilient Unity in a Divided Era
In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation, economic nationalism, and existential climate threats, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revealed an ambitious...