How the Philippines is missing China’s soft rebound
During the six-year Duterte era, the ties with China were recalibrated from friction and conflict to peaceful cooperation. In the past year, that period...
Rethinking Student Welfare, Academic Performance, and Higher Education Rankings in Indonesia
Globalization has changed the world in such a way. Globalization encourages the exchange of ideas and ideas so that information technology develops to a...
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A Slap in a Face for Somalia
"We will insist on a diplomatic agreement and I think Ethiopia will come back and see where they went wrong, but we are also...
Does Iraq hold the key to regional de-escalation?
Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, was firm in his condemnation of a U.S. airstrike against a militia leader in eastern Baghdad...
Hardliners ride high in the Middle East
A recent Lebanese public opinion poll suggests there may be limits to Iran-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah’s restraint in confronting Israel. It also suggests why...
Russia’s Geopolitical Ambitions and Propaganda in the New Era in Africa
Most of African political leaders are now reacting to post-Soviet politics and emerging economic possibilities in Russia. With emerging multipolarism, some leaders are already...
Zangezur corridor: A catalyst for stability in the South Caucasus
As Azerbaijan and Armenia head into 2024, the hopes are high that these two South Caucasus nations will finally achieve peace. The protracted conflict...
Some Perspectives on the Future Situation of Taiwan
On January 13, 2024, Taiwan witnessed its leadership election, resulting in the victory of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidates William Lai and Hsiao Mei-chin....
Azerbaijan and the UAE have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic level
UAE President Seikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid his first official visit to the South Caucasus to Azerbaijan on January 9. This visit...
Why Ethiopia’s Commitment to Pan-Africanism Earns It a Permanent Seat for the AU
The prestigious headquarters of the African Union has stood proudly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia since the organization's founding over half a century ago. From...