Saudi soccer: A game of geopolitics and religion, not just sports
Saudi Arabia's soccer player buying spree is about more than sports and the diversification of the kingdom's economy.
It’s also about geopolitics and religion for...
The Aftermath of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution grants Jammu and Kashmir a unique status as the only state that can define its own accession term...
Niger coup plunges Africa’s Sahel into anarchy
Members of the country’s Presidential Guard encircled the president’s palace in Niamey on Wednesday 26 july and held the president Mr. Bazoum hostage. The...
The benefits for the EU stemming from the decade-long Belt and Road Initiative
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI, Silk Road) in 2013, and more than one hundred and sixty countries have...
Emerging Refugee Influx in Türkiye Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War
Türkiye has emerged as a prominent hub, attracting a significant influx of refugees, mostly originating from Ukraine and Russia. However, the 2022 invasion of...
Westerners’ thoughts and values don’t suit the rest!
Trends in Western nations are frequently the source of global discourse. A topic suddenly appears and occupies the world’s minds for a few months. Then...
Ukraine War: A Turning Point for Globalization?
Globalization is a multifaceted phenomenon that refers to the increasing interconnectedness and integration of different regions and peoples across various dimensions, such as trade,...
A Landmark Occasion: Vice Premier He Lifeng’s Transformative Visit to Pakistan
In a momentous celebration held within the heart of Islamabad, the culmination of the first decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was honored...
China and critical raw materials: a strategy of domination
On July 3, 2023, China decided to impose restrictions on gallium and germanium exports from August onwards. This clearly appeared to be a retaliatory...
Armenians of Artsakh: An Indigenous Nation Targeted by Genocidal Regional Powers
Since 12 December 2022, Azerbaijan and its ally, Turkey, have blockaded the Armenian Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in an attempt to possess the region...