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China Bolsters Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure on Iran and Venezuela
The United States is attempting to exert pressure on China through its allies, such as Venezuela and Iran, which places Iranian oil and energy...
The Petrol Shock: Pakistan, A Crisis of Policy and Not Global Oil Prices
The abrupt rise in petrol prices in Pakistan in March 2026 by Rs55 per liter has led to long queues at petrol stations, increased...
Pursuing Reparations for Africa: From African Union to United Nations
Noticeably, African political elites and intellectuals, academics, and researchers have navigated reparations with little progress and tangible results until today. Political and diplomatic engagements...
From the Two Sessions to the World: Exporting a New Model for Global Order
The 2026 Two Sessions in China, comprising the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the National People's Congress (NPC), serve as a strategic...
Redefining Empowerment: A Critical Look at Microcredit and Women’s Economic Agency
Introduction
In 1974, Muhammad Yunus began experimenting with an initiative to give small loans to impoverished rural women to foster a sense of empowerment through...
When Cheap Drones Drain Expensive Defences
Four days is not long in war, but it is long enough for a bad assumption to snap. The February 28 joint United States...
One Week, Endless Fronts: The Unfolding Fallout from Trump’s Gamble on Iran
One week into the U. S.-Israeli war against Iran, President Donald Trump faces significant risks that challenge his goal of achieving a clear geopolitical...
Will Japan’s Pivot to Central Asia Erode Chinese Influence in the Region?
On December 20, 2025, Japan and the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) convened the Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue...
China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda and the Push for a “Force-Free” World Order
The 2026 Two Sessions in China (the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress) serve as a strategic platform for consolidating...
How the Iran War Tests China’s Middle East Strategy
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran represents one of the most significant geopolitical crises confronting China’s Middle East policy in recent...