Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and...
Why Is China Expanding Maritime Pressure Around Taiwan?
Taiwan has sharply rejected China's latest maritime patrol east of the island, declaring that its sovereignty "cannot be violated" after Beijing concluded a days...
What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe
When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its “model allies,” moving the most...
The Shifting Sands of Middle Eastern Order: Diplomacy, Rivalry, and the Search for Stability
A Region in Recalibration
The Middle East rarely offers stillness, but the current moment carries a particular quality of transition. The fragile and controversial Abraham...
China Criticizes US Strikes on Iran During Negotiations
China strongly condemned the US and Israeli attacks against Iran, deeming the targeting of a sovereign state during negotiations and the assassination of its...
Xi Visit Strengthens China North Korea Ties Amid Shifting Regional Alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high profile two day visit to North Korea, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a...
Sudan: Burhan’s ‘arms-first’ diplomacy is aimed at surviving an unwinnable war
Sudan’s army leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has no plans for peace in Sudan, let alone a civilian‑led, internationally supported settlement. Instead, he is...
Despite Challenges and Roadblocks, Oxfam is Tackling Africa’s Food Security
In this conversation,Assalama Dawalak Sidi, deputy director of Oxfam-Africa, offers an insight into diverse aspects of Oxfam's performance and highlights challenges facing its operations...
Did Striking Iran Restore or Hollow Out U.S Global Leadership
At 1:15 a.m. on February 28, 2026, the United States crossed a threshold it had circled for over four decades. Operation Epic Fury was...
Why is the US Buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius?
On March 21, 2026, Iran fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia. The base is located around 3,800 kilometers away from Iran. Iran's foreign...