For Indonesia, sports diplomacy is a double-edged sword
Three months ago, I Wayan Koster, the governor of Hindu-majority Bali, made his mark on the international stage by banning an Israeli squad from...
Saudi Foreign Minister’s Landmark Visit to Iran: A Shift in Regional Relations
In an unprecedented move signaling a hopeful shift in Middle Eastern politics, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, embarked on a historic...
The Shifting Sands of Saudi-USA Alliance – an analysis of the changing nature of the Partnership
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was recently on an official trip to Saudi Arabia. The trip comes at a time when the political...
Padang-Ba Ria Vung Tau “Sisterhood”: The Study of Paradiplomacy
The trend of diplomacy continues to change from time to time. If diplomacy was previously carried out by involving relations between one country and...
Roar in the Valley: India’s G-20 Event in Kashmir
Authors: Subhadip Mondal and Mukesh Kumar*
Kashmir has been hailed as heaven on earth for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. Situated in the...
Chinese Nuclear Push in Cold War 2.0 Makes World Unsafe
With the over-involvement of USA to weaken Russia in continued Cold War 1.0, unrestrained China is making rapid strides in enhancing its Comprehensive National...
UK and Ghana to strengthen trade and investment ties
Reports indicate that the current bilateral trade between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ghana is worth around £2.2 billion, with the trade...
Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
A little more than one year after the Russian invasion Ukraine started its counterattack. At the moment it is not clear how successful it...
Wither Françafrique? France’s fading role in African Great Power Competition
“Death to France and its alli es!” In Bamako, Mali’s capital, demonstrators gathered in January of 2022, for an anti-France demonstration supported by the...
Why ASEAN Allergic to a Legally Binding Mechanism?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is known for its often-opted non-binding mechanisms in carry out its member matters or resolving disputes among...