ECOWAS Turns 50: Dreams Deferred or Destiny Delayed?
Despite its 'overarching' achievements over the past 50 years (half a century) since its establishment, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the...
Iran and the U.S.: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Matters
In recent days, Iran and the United States have engaged in two rounds of indirect negotiations, a development that has dominated headlines across major...
America: Israel’s Proxy Force in the Middle East
In Politics Among Nations, Hans Morgenthau—one of the founding fathers of realist political theory—cites the Crimean War (1853–1856), in which Britain and France went...
Rethinking the SDG Commitment of Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The issue of pharmaceutical waste, ranging from expired or unused medications to effluents from pharmaceutical production, has increasingly drawn serious attention in Indonesia over...
Strengthening Japan-ASEAN Food Security: The MIDORI Plan and ASEAN Identity Renewal
On October 4th, 2023, during the 1st Meeting of AJMAF (ASEAN-Japan Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry) in Malaysia, Japan adopted MIDORI, a cooperation plan...
The Influence and Role of Social Media in Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania nears its 2025 general elections, the event marks a crucial moment for citizens to actively shape the country’s political future. Formed through...
Trump Raised Fire, Xi Plays Cool, Anwar Ought to Act Smart
Xi’s second visit to Malaysia, which took place on 16 April 2025, since 2013, was accepted with many applauses from Putra Jaya. It shows...
From Kuala Lumpur to Gaza: Xi and Sisi Forge New Fronts in the ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Drills
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia on April 16, 2025, and President Xi's meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where they jointly...
China’s role in the SCO and its impact on the stability of Central Asia
China has long positioned itself as a major power in the Asian region in terms of its economy, military, and political influence. The country’s...
Armenia’s High-Stakes Gamble: Could Association with India, Russia, and Iran Work?
Armenia’s exploring an associated-state model with India, Russia, and Iran — akin to Andorra’s relationship with Spain and France or Palau’s Compact of Free...