China’s cooperation with Central Asia: Targeting connectivity
The world economy is increasingly shifting into a different growth mode with South-South cooperation becoming particularly prominent in driving the performance of the global...
Thailand has just seen a political awakening, but can it survive the military?
Thailand’s opposition parties have won a historic election victory, routing traditionally dominant parties aligned with the military. But will this translate into a new...
Building a Global Agenda for Democracy
Authors: Otto Saki and Scott Warren*
The Biden Administration recently held its second “Summit for Democracy,” bringing together governments, civil society leaders, and the private...
Media Manipulation and the Marcos Dynasty
The Philippines has a long history of political upheaval and social unrest. A former Philippine senator is one of the most divisive people in...
Has GOP’s Dominance in Florida Freed Biden to Reengage Venezuela?
He may trail Donald Trump in the polls, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis remains a strong contender for the Republican Presidential nomination.
DeSantis’ hopes for...
Sudan tests the limits of Middle Eastern de-escalation
With Saudi-hosted talks to end Sudan fighting producing minimal results and Arab states supporting rival forces, de-escalation in the Middle East faces a major...
The Mongolian Candidate
On March 8, 2023, a young boy was presented as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche or the 10th Jebtsundamba Khutuktu of Gelug lineage...
Syria’s Readmission to Arab League
The Middle East have always been an important strategic region, as it connects West with Asia. Not only as a producer of oil and...
The Reasons Behind Pakistan’s Reluctance to Establish Diplomatic Ties with Israel
The expeditious pace at which the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel pursued normalization left the people of Pakistan in a state of utter...
Russia’s Africa Policy: Return or Rebirth
How the past shapes the future is of great importance when reading Russia's Africa Policy. The main focus of the Cold War-era Africa Policy...