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Xi Jinping’s North Korea Visit Signals China’s Push to Reassert Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8–9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years....
Thucydides Trap: Is it still relevant today?Â
For decades, geopolitical scholars have been concerned about a potential hot war between China (the "rising" power) and the US (the "ruling" power) because...
Trump’s Remaking Of NATO: Challenging The European Security Order
As Turkey prepares to host NATO’s upcoming summit, Donald Trump has once again placed the alliance’s future at the centre of US strategic recalibration.
His...
A Regional Crisis or a Protracted International Disorder?
On May 31, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam gave a televised address in which he condemned Israel’s invasion and intensified attacks on southern Lebanon...
2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Why Stable US-China Relations Are Vital for Asia-Pacific Security
What particularly caught my attention analytically was the coverage broadcast by China’s state television and CGTN on June 1, 2026, following the launch of...
Pause, Not Peace: The Iran Ceasefire Framework
A tentative U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding appeared close to completion in late May, but Iran’s decision to suspend indirect talks over Israel’s expanding operations...
India-UAE Partnership and the Evolution of Strategic Autonomy
India’s defence forces vision 2047 reflects a broader transformation in its concept of strategic autonomy. Traditionally associated with nonalignment and the preservation of decision-making...
Why Netherlands-South Korea Defense Cooperation Must Evolve
The war in Ukraine has fundamentally reshaped how policymakers think about defense industrial capacity. What once appeared sufficient has proven inadequate—limited stockpiles, fragmented production...
Ukraine Strikes St Petersburg Oil Terminal as Putin Forum Begins
Russia’s war in Ukraine has entered a prolonged phase marked by escalating cross-border drone strikes, with both sides increasingly targeting energy and military infrastructure...
Oil Jumps as Iran US Talks Stall and Gulf Conflict Escalates
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated into renewed military hostilities in the Gulf, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy...