I’m a non-smoker – but I still don’t want high cigarette taxes
In its latest crusade against smoking, the European Union is preparing to yet again hike taxes on cigarettes, raising their prices by almost 30%...
East Asia’s Answer to Global Economic Shifts
It is widely acknowledged that Asia is the most dynamic region in the Global South, with East Asia serving as the economic, technological, and...
Peacekeeping or Diplomacy Stunt? Indonesia’s KONGA Missions
Indonesia's Peacekeeping Missions under the United Nations, known as the Garuda Contingent (KONGA), stand as a significant instrument in the Indonesian government's foreign policy...
Why the India-Pakistan Conflict Could Choke Global Supply Chain
In the meantime, during the tense world situation, another conflict emerged: India-Pakistan. The long-standing relationship of foes has again come to a crossroads. Many...
Kashmir’s Path to Peace: Can Russia Bridge the Gap?
As tensions persist between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and the broader regional balance sees an assertive China building its influence, an unlikely opportunity...
Japan’s Infrastructure Strategy in Vietnam: Geopolitics and Regional Power Plays
In recent decades, Southeast Asia has become one of the most strategic regions in global geopolitical dynamics. Vietnam, the country with the fastest economic...
France in Africa: Enough is Enough
“We can be proud of our army; whose modernization is now effective. It is in this context that we have decided on the concerted...
China Builds World’s Largest Dam in Tibet: Threat or Innovation?
China has embarked on an ambitious dam construction project in Tibet, which is expected to be the world’s largest hydropower plant. The project was...
Victory Day in Moscow, Africa Shows Traditional Solidarity
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited 29 world leaders to witness the main military parade at Moscow's Red Square, and most expectedly used the high-level...
Trump Tariffs and Global Economic Fragmentation: A New Path for Indonesia
New Round of Trade War
On April 2, President Donald Trump launched a massive tariff policy in his "Liberation Day" speech, marking a new chapter...