Security & Conflict
Why the Expiry of the New START Treaty Raises Global Nuclear Risks
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as New START, is the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia....
85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT: What Global Risks are pushing Humanity to the Brink?
Midnight representing a global catastrophe, one brought on by human decisions rather than just nature or fate. An imagined moment of civilization`s dimise is...
When War Stops Being Unspeakable
I remember sitting at a symposium in Berlin, listening to foreign policy experts speak about a potential war with Russia. Predictions were flying around...
China Seeks Military Foothold in Egypt, Courting Elites to Counter U.S. Influence training
The relationship between the Nasser Military Academy—now renamed the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies—and Chinese military institutions is undergoing a qualitative transformation...
Who is the BLA? The Terrorist Group Targeting Pakistan in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist group in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for recent attacks that resulted in significant casualties among civilians...
The Dragon’s Dilemma: China’s Strategic Playbook for a U.S.-Iran War
China categorically rejects the joint US-Israeli military threats of a potential strike against Iran. Current Chinese support for Iran (as of early 2026) revolves...
Discipline or Dominance? Reading Xi’s Military Moves
Since the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection earlier this month, rumours about the fate of two of China’s...
How China Aims to Block Mossad Operations in Iran
China is closely monitoring the extent of Israeli intelligence (Mossad) penetration into Iran, especially after the events of 2025 and the Israeli strikes deep...
Assessing the First Year of Trump’s “Golden Dome” Defense Initiative
One year after its launch, President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile-defense initiative has made limited progress due to technical disputes and concerns over space-based...
Doomsday Clock moves closest ever to midnight, scientists warn of unprecedented peril
Atomic scientists have set their "Doomsday Clock" at 85 seconds before midnight, reflecting increased risks of global disaster due to aggressive actions by nuclear...