Ignoring the Middle East at one’s peril: Turkey plays games in NATO
Amid speculation about a reduced US military commitment to security in the Middle East, Turkey has spotlighted the region's ability to act as a...
U.S. Interests and Priorities: Why Ukraine & Taiwan are Similar Yet Different Geopolitical Situations
The February 24, 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia has spearhead a new chapter in the world of international politics. Russian decision to wage...
China’s neighboring Countries Dialogue on Afghanistan: Driven by the fear of US-EU alliance on the Ukraine Crisis?
In March this year, China hosted third summit of Afghanistan's neighbours' foreign ministers. Ministers or senior representatives of seven countries Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan,...
The  Other Political Parties in the People’s Republic of China: Activities
The democratic parties in the People's Republic of China are playing an increasingly proactive role in the State’s political life. In recent years, their...
Health Silk Route: China and the Middle East
While China’s economic interests in the Middle East are well-known, China’s intrinsic involvement in the Middle East for increased political and cultural influence is...
Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis and Taliban’s obsession with women’s rights
The Taliban’s latest move to restrict the rights of women points to an obsession with women’s rights. This is in stark contrast to the...
Strange Allies: North Korea-Iran Relations
A Communist nation and a Conservative Islamist Republic- the friendship between North Korea and Iran couldn't be more strange. How did it develop and...
Indian civilisationalism: a potential next flashpoint?
When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, he laid down a marker for a critical mass of world leaders who, like him, think in...
Freedom of Expression is Under Threat in Kashmir
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, which is stated in the Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 19(1)(a)...
Significance of Sergey Lavrov’s Trip to North Africa and the Middle East
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with a handbag full of unique message on Russia-Ukraine crisis and its geopolitical implications, has made a snapshot trip...