Indonesia’s “high end acquisition” of French and American fighter jets?
During her recent visit to Indonesia (10/2/2022), French Defense Minister Florence Parly achieved an agreement on Indonesia's $8.1 billion order for 42 Dassault Rafale...
Kazakhstan: from the Games of Thrones to the Jewel in the String of Pearls
Authors: Florin Pasatoiu and Cristian Nitoiu*
Kazakhstan: a key player and a logistic hub for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a member of the Russia-led...
The development of relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia
At the annual press conference held on December 23, 2021, Russian President Putin noted that there was only one issue behind the attempts by...
Sino-Pak Interplay: Implications for India and Extremist groups in South Asia
The significance of geo-strategic interests, overriding the conventional ideologies, become evident with the convergence of two distinct ideologies in Pakistan and China. While Pakistan,...
The Case for Normalization with Syria
Throughout the last few years, many Arab states have taken steps towards normalizing relations with Syria. The United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy there...
Food in Israel divides and unites as much as it shapes identity
Food, far more than diplomatic relations with Arab states, could be turning Israel into a state rooted rather than implanted in the Middle East...
South Sudan: Sharp decline in violence against civilians
Reported incidents of violence against civilians fell by around 42 per cent in 2021 compared with the previous year, according to a new report...
Qatar World Cup 2022: The ‘Beautiful’ Game
This world cup should be set in stone as a reminder of failure of our collective conscience where some lives were deemed more important...
Building bridges of innovation between Europe and Africa
Engineers might disagree. However, not all bridges are built with steel, concrete and asphalt. Some are made entirely of cooperation and coordination. This is...
China in the Indian Ocean: Agenda Beyond Development?
Authors: Prajakta Sawant and Jayesh Khatu*
Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, during the last leg of his five-nation visit to Sri Lanka on January 09,...