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India and China Rekindle Ties, Not Just to Hedge Against Trump’s Tariffs
On March 24, according to Indian media reports, under pressure from U.S. tariffs, the Indian government is considering easing a series of restrictions on...
The North Korean Nuclear Problem During “Trump II”: More Refractory Than Ever
Abstract: Though seemingly on the “back burner,” worrisome nuclear developments in North Korea are steadily increasing. Inter alia, by ignoring diplomatic warnings and legal...
Opportunities and Threats of the North-South Corridor (INSTC) for Iran
In today’s interconnected world and the ongoing transition to a new global order, trade corridors are not only vital arteries of the global economy...
Can Taiwan Learn from Lee Kuan Yew? Pragmatic Lessons for a Precarious Future
Synopsis: Taiwan faces growing challenges amid rising tensions with China, economic shifts, and military threats. With President Lai’s new security strategies, TSMC’s massive U.S....
Ethiopia on the Brink: Abiy Ahmed’s Risky Power Play and the Growing Threat of War
Ethiopia is going through a deep political and societal crisis, marked by ethnic tensions, economic problems, and increasing instability. The devastating civil war in...
Manoeuvring Uncertainty: Ukraine’s Security Guarantees in the Trump Era
Donald Trump and the EU have been at odds over Ukraine. The EU and Biden administration failed to greenlight the NATO membership action plan...
The Rising Debate on European Defense and the Nuclear Dilemma
The Shift in European Defense Posture
In recent years, Europe has undergone a notable shift in its defense strategies, with several nations contemplating the enhancement...
DeepSeek’s Censorship Controversy: A Global Shake-Up in AI Development
In January 2025, the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI chatbot, sent shockwaves through the global tech community, especially in the U.S. DeepSeek, developed...
Syria on an Uncertain Path: The Likelihood of a New Civil War
In the midst of war and crisis, promises of peace and stability are attractive, but do these promises truly come to fruition? The new...
Peace Agreements or Sparks of War: Why Trump’s Plan to Revive the Abraham Accords is Dangerous
When Donald Trump facilitated the signing of the Abraham Accords during his first presidency to normalize relations between Israel and Arab countries, many regional...