Regions

Globalization of Localism: Lessons from Denpasar – Mossel Bay “Sister City” Cooperation

In order to carry out the constitutional mandate to "participate in the implementation of a world order based on lasting peace," Indonesia continues to...

Shaping the Contours of a New World

If opportunity is a congenital twin to chaos, then war is its handmaiden.  Yet the smart strategist side-steps conflict to embrace favorable contingencies.  Alliances are...

The Age of Self-Help in the Post US Middle East?

Traditional Arab hospitality has always been famous. Gulf countries, on the other hand, have brought Arab hospitality to the top in foreign statesman visits,...

North East India: Chequered Geography and the Springing Propitious Ethos

Following the independence of India, the chequered political history of the North East Region (NER) has long been disputed and debated across diverse fora....

Russia-Africa Cooperation Still Faces Policy Approach and Financing Challenges

With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa. In practical terms, African leaders are also...

Why the Rest of the World Has Not Aligned with the West Against Russia

Led by Washington, the democracies of Europe and North America have rallied behind Ukraine since the Russian invasion last February.  Western state actors have...

The EU’s Diplomatic Footprint: Shaping Regional Dynamics and Relations

Abstract:The following paper attempts to discuss the European Union’s elaborated techniques of diplomacy aimed at bridging the gap between nations as a part of...

The CPC’s Governance System: Lessons for Regional Nations on Leadership

The Communist Party of China (CPC), with its robust and pragmatic governance system, has emerged as a leading force in shaping the country’s remarkable...

Value chain-infused EU-China debate

The discussions about the shape of EU-China relations are missing the export dependency angle. Value chain analysis provides insights into both direct and indirect...

Saudi Arabia’s high-profile sports blitz is off to a mixed start

Since arriving in Saudi Arabia five months ago, soccer superstar Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 16 games for his new club, Al Nassr....

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