The Decline of Pax Americana: When America’s Solo Tune Silences the Chorus
In 2017, President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, proclaiming, “I will always put America first, just like you, as the leaders...
Taiwan Goes on the Offensive: Challenging China Without Firing a Shot
Taiwan stands at a geopolitical crossroads. Long defined by its defensive posture in the face of growing Chinese aggression, the island now faces a...
Iran’s Nuclear Countdown: A Narrowing Window for Global Action
Iran’s nuclear breakout time — the period needed to produce weapons-grade uranium — has shrunk to mere days, signaling both rapid nuclear advancement and...
Room for optimism as UK seeks to “reset” relations with EU
Judging by recent events, you could easily forget that the UK is no longer part of the EU.
The British PM, Sir Keir Starmer has...
Displaced and Forsaken: How Trump and Netanyahu Deepen the Arab World’s Dilemma
With the inauguration of Trump’s second administration and Netanyahu’s continued aggressive stance against Palestine, their far-right alliance has become an existential threat to Palestinians...
The Billionaire Cabinet: How Trump Serves Capitalists
The Trump administration, which came to power with populist slogans and promises of supporting the working class, gradually distanced itself from these commitments and...
Arabs Confront Washington and Tel Aviv with the Gaza Arab Plan
On Tuesday, March 4, leaders from several Arab countries gathered in Cairo to discuss the future of Gaza and to present an alternative proposal...
Insects on the Menu: EU Approves Bug Powder in Food
From February 10 EU law has allowed food manufacturers to use insect larvae powder in foods and I am appalled at this.
The EU has...
Democracy Maturity: South Korea’s Story Arc so far
Yoon Suk-Yeol, the recently impeached president of South Korea, has sparked a new and broader discussion about the resilience and maturity of South Korea's...
Complex political and economic dynamics in South Asia
The political situation in Central and South Asia is developing quite rapidly. There is a dynamic that allows us to draw some preliminary conclusions....