Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
Authors: Daniel Haile and Will Childers*
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance,...
Courting Myanmar: Myanmar’s Geostrategic Position in the Sino-Indian Rivalry
Myanmar’s crucial role in both Chinese and Indian national security and dominance in the Indo-Pacific is most palpable in their responses to the 2021...
Trump 2.0: A Return to “Maximum Pressure” against Iran?
Donald Trump’s first term marked a turbulent period in U.S.-Iran relations, with his “maximum pressure” campaign, the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, and...
Central Africa Republic Unveils Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin
Central African Republic (CAR) has rekindled its highest commitment and renewed friendship with the Kremlin administration for raising a precious monument in honour of...
Is China Recalibrating its ties with Pakistan?
Pakistan and China, long hailed as "all-weather allies," are experiencing significant strain in their diplomatic relations.
Beijing’s growing frustration with Islamabad’s inability to ensure the...
Can Constructivism Hold Israel Accountable? South Africa’s Pursuit of Justice for Palestine
As the world struggles with the challenges of justice, a pivotal moment emerged on December 29, 2023, when South Africa made a major step...
A Feminist Revolution or a Mirage? Can Nandi-Ndaitwah Dismantle Namibia’s Patriarchal Politics?
The election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s president is a historic achievement, signaling the first time the country will be led by a woman....
Rule of Law or Rule of Favor? The Biden Clemency Debate
Authors: Himani Agrawal and Nandini Bhatnagar*
On December 1, 2024, when United States President Joe Biden made the executive decision to pardon his son, Hunter...
The Islamist attack in Syria is dangerous for the region
The tectonic plates of the strategic landscape of the Middle East are shifting rapidly.
In an astonishing turn of events, a coalition of rebel groups...
Kazakhstan Sets New Standards in Judicial Independence
Justice systems worldwide are undergoing transformation to meet the demands of increasingly interconnected and rights-conscious societies. Kazakhstan, positioned at the crossroads of Europe and...