The Trump Board of Peace, and South Africa’s Position in It
The so-called “Board of Peace” is one of the most ambitious and troubling foreign-policy experiments to emerge from Donald Trump’s return to global relevance....
How Trump’s Ad-Hoc Diplomacy—From Greenland to Ukraine—Confounds U.S. Allies
Last month, officials from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland had a regular meeting in Greenland's capital, without discussing any U. S. military or...
A ‘new world order’ based on dominance and the role of BRICS
Donald Trump has been leading the United States as its president since January 2025. Washington's priority is to Make America Great Again (MAGA). Trump's...
Manila’s 2026 Chairmanship: Navigating ASEAN’s Fragmented Regionalism
As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN 2026 Chair, Manila faces a stark leadership test, manifested through intra- and extra-regional challenges. Can it translate national...
How the Chinese Model is Reshaping Social Science in the Global South
There is a growing interest among developing countries in the Global South and the Middle East in developing political and social science curricula to...
Iran’s Gen Z and the Beginning of De-Islamization
Despite relentless crackdowns, large-scale protests continue to erupt across Iran. Available reports suggest that recent demonstrations have reached all 31 provinces and more than...
Ukraine and Russia Deadlocked Over Donetsk as Peace Talks Resume
Ukraine and Russia remain at an impasse over the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, a dispute that has stalled efforts to negotiate a lasting...
Vietnam’s To Lam Secures Second Term as Party Chief
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam was re-appointed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for another five-year term after a unanimous vote...
Trump Claims ‘Total Access’ Greenland Deal as NATO Presses Allies on Arctic Security
President Donald Trump said the United States had secured “total and permanent” access to Greenland under a framework discussed with NATO, marking a sharp...
China’s Top Military Academy Courts Egyptian, Arab Elites
The People's Liberation Army National Defense University (PLA NDU) plays a pivotal role in "military education diplomacy" to attract Egyptian and Arab military elites....