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US military exercises in Southeast Asia reveal a new Indo-Pacific strategy
Adjusting the approach compared to the “Trump 1.0” era
US military exercises in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2025 have shown a shift...
Trilateral Convergence: ASEAN, GCC, and China Redefine Global Cooperation
The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur on 27 May 2025, marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy by establishing the groundwork for...
China’s Rise is an Exception
When viewed solely from a Chinese perspective, often shaped by nationalist narratives, the rise of China offers an incomplete picture. Similarly, an outsider's observation...
Can China still be meaningfully classified as part of the Global South?
For decades, the term Global South has served as a geopolitical shorthand, grouping together countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania that shared...
Why the EU should choose China over the U.S.
The question of whether the European Union (EU) should pivot toward China instead of aligning more closely with the United States is central to...
How Will China Leverage the Iran Crisis?
U.S. President Donald Trump's direct military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict has complicated the Middle East situation, posing significant risks to both U.S. interests...
Asia in the Iran-Israel Ongoing Conflict: China, Energy, and the Future of Global South Geopolitics
A New Chapter in Global Escalation
Israel’s attack on the heart of Iran in June 2025 was not just the latest episode in the long...
Waves of Change: The Philippines, Domestic Politics, and the China Challenge
In May 2025, at the oath-taking ceremony of newly promoted Philippine Coast Guard Officers (PCG), Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his...
China’s Gulf Strategy Tested by the Israel-Iran Conflict
Since becoming a net oil importer in 1993, China has deepened its ties with the Gulf, transforming the region from a peripheral energy supplier...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South
After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties for 90 days — till early July — Trump threatened to set country-specific tariff rates. By making...