Is the Degradation of Afghanistan Permanent?
The situation in Afghanistan keeps deteriorating. Despite the lack of clear signs of upcoming chaos and destabilization, political, economic, and social processes show negative...
China at the crossroads
China’s economic miracle is by now a well-known story. Her unprecedented surge of economic growth lifted 800 million people out of poverty and catapulted...
A Brief Look at the Minority History of Turkey
Since the establishment of the Republic, the minority issue has been a hotly-debated topic in Turkish political discourse especially with regards to key theme...
Maps, Geopolitics and Pop Culture: Understanding the controversy in Vietnam involving Blackpink and Barbie
The South China Sea has rattled not one but several nations of East and Southeast Asia and their allies for centuries. However things got...
Navigating Water Conflict in Central Asia: The Amu Darya River and the Qosha Tepa Canal Project
In the post-Soviet era, Central Asia experienced a pronounced upsurge in geopolitical tensions, significantly shifting the focus toward the pressing matter of the water...
Belt and Road Initiative in the Middle East: Boosting Connectivity and Promoting Economic Growth
In the Middle East area, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which China first put forth in 2013, has seen substantial growth. Through this...
Can BRICS Become an Alternative Voice for The Global South?
The BRICS bloc has attracted the Global South by offering a platform for cooperation and development that is more inclusive and respectful of the...
When Vladimir Putin visited the Cape of Good Hope
South Africa hosts the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Russian President Vladimir Putin is participating, not in person, but online. Historically he has, a...
EXPLAINER: Better Reform ECOWAS Than Embark on Military Adventures in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 15-member West Africa's main regional bloc, is seemingly loosing its decades-old credibility in attempts to...
African Union suspends Niger’s membership over coup d’état
The African Union said it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored and would assess the implications of any armed...