Off the Gaza coastline, Arab states rush in where the US fears to tread
As US military ships set sail to build a port off the coast of Gaza, the world remains baffled at the superpower’s inability to...
Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Palestinians may be more accommodating than Israelis
A just-published Palestinian public opinion survey offers pointers for what a successful transition from the devastating Gaza war to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian...
Demographic Bonus as a Window Opportunity to Strengthen Indonesia’s Economic Resilience
Global economic growth remains weak, uneven, and relatively slower from year to year, with only 2.9% growth projected in 2023 and a further decline...
The Afghan Peace Process and Pakistan’s Crucial Role
The Sunday Guardian ran a piece on March 17, 2024, blaming Pakistani generals for fighting a proxy war against Afghanistan since the Islamic Emirate...
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central...
This year will be crucial for the Taliban
In 2024, gaining international recognition for the Taliban will be crucial from a diplomatic standpoint. The unrecognized Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which was re-established...
France and Morocco: Reflecting Realpolitik in Diplomatic Relations
Over the past three years, diplomatic relations between Morocco and France have experienced some exceptional moments. There have been ambiguous foreign positions and irregular...
Rafah: Netanyahu’s marketing tool and lightning rod
The besieged Gazan city of Rafah is Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s yo-yo.
A brilliant but ruthless politician, Mr. Netanyahu is in campaign mode.
“The man...
Edge of Discord: Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
The Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship is intricate as well as diverse, encompassing several decades of common history, intricate geopolitical dynamics, and a joint endeavour to combat...
How Greenland’s Push for Independence Could Trigger an Unprecedented Global Race for Influence
The European Union’s recent move to coax Greenland into increased economic cooperation, particularly in terms of resource extraction, is a thinly veiled attempt to...