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The Global Balance of Power is Rapidly Shifting
From the founding of NATO in 1949, the world balance of power has been centered on the West working to deter aggression of Russia...
Arctic partnerships and energy upheavals
The US's interest in rare earth elements and Russia's focus on developing the Arctic economy and shipping provide a potential framework for the two...
The first “waves” appear in the South China Sea in early 2025
On February 24, 2025, China launched a live-fire military exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin (as Vietnam calls it), just days after Vietnam announced...
The Trump Effect: Recalibrating the Transatlantic Alliance
For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the cornerstone of Western security and prosperity. Rooted in the post–World War II international order, this partnership...
Trump 2 and the Dawn of the Era of Strategic Chaos
Over the past four years after Donald Trump's first presidency, the global security landscape has undergone profound transformations. The new administration is now seeking...
Arctic Showdown: Global Power Struggles & ASEAN’s Stake in the Ice
Historical Context and Evolution of Arctic Geopolitics
As the Arctic ice melts at an unprecedented rate, a new geopolitical chessboard emerges at the top of...
Turbulent Waters: Power Struggles and Fragile Alliances in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is more than just a stretch of water. It is a geopolitical chessboard where nations compete for dominance, economic advantage,...
A New Yalta? The Fear of Canada and Europe in the Face of a Trump-Putin Deal
The 1945 Yalta Conference is one of the most defining moments in modern geopolitics. As World War II neared its end, Franklin D. Roosevelt,...
Ice and Fire: Taiwan Receives Conflicting Signals from the United States
Recently, Taiwan has received three signals from the United States. First, the U.S. has abandoned Ukraine. Second, it has demanded that TSMC expand its...
Gaza After War: Clashing Visions, Power Struggles, and an Uncertain Future
Although the war in Gaza continues, debates over its aftermath are already intensifying — focusing not only on the challenge of reconstruction but also...