The growing significance of Golden Visas in the current global landscape
In the past two decades, several countries have introduced what is called the ‘Golden Visa’ Program. The Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa...
The Iran-Israel Conflict: A Human Rights Perspective on Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
The long-standing enmity between Iran and Israel has intensified in recent years, reaching dangerous new heights in 2024 and 2025. The animosity between the...
Assessing Potential Maritime Fallout of Israel-Iran Conflict
The current Iran-Israel conflict has rapidly escalated into a major non-contact kinetic war of attrition. The conflict ignited when Israel preventively struck Iranian military,...
China’s Influence Grows in Middle East: Peace Efforts Between Israel and Iran
China could play a major role in de-escalating the conflict between Israel and Iran, as China is currently the most important party to mediate...
False Flags, Real Risks: How Nationalism Drives South Asia’s Nuclear Gamble — with Michael Kugelman
South Asia, a crucible of ancient civilizations and modern rivalries, stands at a perilous crossroads. For over two decades, Michael Kugelman, a leading American...
Vietnam between two strategic lines: Maintaining autonomy after Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, held in late May 2025 in Singapore, continued to clearly reflect the escalating strategic tensions between the United States and...
Elon Mask and Donald Trump Feud: Political outsiders beefing in a political space
A president who built his reputation as a real estate mogul and TV personality, not through political office or military service. A cultural influencer...
The Langley Doctrine: Why Europe Must Take Africa Seriously
When a U.S. four-star general retires after four decades of military service, it marks the end of a career. But in the case of...
China Mediates Between Iran and Israel in Bid to Halt War Under Xi’s Global Security Initiative
China's response was to strongly condemn Israel's actions, which violate all basic norms governing international relations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry considered the attacks on...
Still Another Unwarranted High-Stake Proxy War
Not so long ago, Iran-US negotiations still appeared to be promising. So, why the seemingly sudden escalation?
Last Thursday, the board of governors of the...