From nukes to the economy: Decoding North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
North Korea is set to hold the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party this month, which is a major political event for assessing...
Ramadan: A Test of Conscience in Jerusalem
For decades, Jerusalem rested on a fragile balance, sustained not by force but by inherited practices, recognised limits, and a shared ethic of restraint....
Can the Military Force Solve a Political Problem? Pakistan’s 77-Year Balochistan Crisis
On January 31, coordinated attacks across nearly a dozen cities in Balochistan killed more than 30 civilians and 18 law enforcement personnel. The Baloch...
Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is overshadowing the African Union summit, as many African leaders aim to avoid...
Europe’s Push to ‘Think Big Again’ Is Testing the Limits of Unity
The informal EU leaders’ summit at Alden Biesen was presented as a discussion about competitiveness. In practice, it laid bare a more uncomfortable truth:...
The revival of Japanese militarism: A crisis or an opportunity for China?
The historic gains made by Japan's ruling coalition in this election have determined the country's path toward self-armament and the revival of militarism. If...
Syrian Refugee Return: A Defining Moment
Freedom’s arrival in Syria remains deeply fragile. Even as the country’s new rulers gain diplomatic recognition, goodwill, and early relief from Western sanctions, Syria...
Fragile US-Brokered Ceasefire in Syria Nears ‘Make or Break’ Moment
A U. S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria has left significant questions unanswered as the Kurds aim to keep some power despite a weakened...
Contested Sovereignty in Interdependent Systems: Why Trump Retreated from Greenland
After weeks of military threats and economic coercion against NATO allies to secure access to Greenland’s vast rare earth deposits and expanded basing rights,...
The Strategic Implications of Ethiopia Hosting RSF Training Camps in Sudan’s Civil War
The latest reports of Ethiopia hosting a massive paramilitary training camp for Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are to be interpreted as an addition...