Qatar: America’s best friend in the Gulf?
A recent 27-year, four million-tonne liquified natural gas (LNG) Qatari export agreement with China, the longest in gas export history, highlights different Gulf state...
China and the South Korean-Japanese alliance
We find that it is likely that Beijing will continue its opposition to the moves of Japan and South Korea, with the help of...
Unveiling the Dawn of the Asian Century: Future Prospects and Challenges
As the largest and most populous continent in the world, Asia has a complex history that is full of uncertainties. This region is home...
France’s Riots of 2023 Unmasking the Deep-Seated Inequality and Institutional Racism
France's recent riots in 2023 are a clear manifestation of the systemic issue of institutional racism that plagues the country and demands urgent attention...
The impact of Joe Biden’s statements against Xi Jinping on Sino-American relations
US President Joe Biden's statements against his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping describing him as unsuitable for diplomacy come days after US Secretary of State...
China Implements Export Restrictions on Raw Materials
In a move widely seen as retaliation in the ongoing "chip war," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced the implementation of export controls...
The Guilt of Kolkhoz: Should Russians Be Blamed Collectively
Russian culture is deeply rooted in two fundamental questions: "Who is to blame?" and "What is to be done?" These inquiries, originally posed by...
Unrest Among Sikhs in London Following the Murder of a Sikh Leader
The UK is known for its diverse and multicultural society, providing a home to numerous immigrant communities including the Indian diaspora, among which a...
The contradiction of the US policy towards China
The recent visit of US Secretary of State “Anthony Blinken” to China last June 2023 did not calm tensions and stop escalation between the...
From dependence on fossil fuels to dependence on critical raw materials
The conflict in Ukraine was a rude awakening for Europe. Europe became aware of its vulnerabilities in the energy sector. Dependence on Russian gas...