Singapore’s Strategic Pivot: Partnering with BRICS in a Multipolar World
Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture. Known globally as a stable, neutral, and rules-based financial powerhouse, the city-state faces an intriguing strategic question:...
Trade Over Tensions
Recent diplomatic overtures between Pakistan and Afghanistan, catalysed by China’s strategic mediation, signal a transformative phase in their historically complex relationship. The Beijing trilateral...
Trump and the Legacy of Sulla: Lessons for America’s Republic
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, the Roman general and dictator, once declared, “No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I...
Brazil’s presidency of BRICS: Opportunities and challenges
The Brazil Central Bank Director, Nilton David, while commenting on the possibility of BRICS+ member states creating an alternative to the US dollar, said:
‘I...
Doklam and Beyond: India’s Strategic Lethargy in the Face of Chinese Assertiveness?
The 2017 Doklam standoff between India and China was not merely a 73-day military confrontation over a remote plateau. It was a stark warning...
First Leaders’ Consultation Marks Milestone in Indonesia–Thailand Bilateral Relations
On May 19, 2025, a new chapter in Southeast Asia’s regional diplomacy was opened as Indonesia and Thailand held their first-ever Leaders’ Consultation, marking...
The Russia-Estonia Standoff: Tensions Escalate in the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea has become a geopolitical flashpoint in recent months. At the heart of the tensions is a series of confrontations between Russia...
The Rise of Nationalist Eucracy and Eucratic Diplomacy
The 2024 U.S. election revealed a transformative shift in the collective psyche of many Americans. Traditionally, campaign rallies are characterized by crowds chanting a...
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Price of Consistent Policy U-Turns
Ethiopia, the most populous and ethnically diverse country in the Horn of Africa, has long been a key player in the region’s geopolitics. As...
Indonesia and Australia Reaffirm Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability
In a timely demonstration of diplomatic alignment and regional prioritization, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a bilateral summit...