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Know thy enemy: Understanding China’s worldview
With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea,...
Can Zelenskyy’s Swiss Summit bring peace for Ukraine?
From a surprise visit to Asia’s premier security summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore to hopping on flights bound for Qatar, the Philippines and...
Fostering Peace in Northern Nigeria: Ambassador Carson’s Diplomatic Endeavors
In the sometimes complex landscape of international relations, few challenges demand more nuanced and sustained attention than the pursuit for stability in regions affected...
American and Russian “Firebreaks”: Survival Risks of Asymmetrical Nuclear Doctrine
“Deterrence is not just a matter of military capabilities. It has a great deal to do with perceptions of credibility.”– Herman Kahn, Thinking About...
The Tide of the War in Burma, May 2024
Reporting form the Burma border
The rebels continue to find success due to their resolve and unity across ethnic lines. However, victory remains elusive as...
The millenary tradition of Xi Jinping’s thinking and the China-EU disputes
The 70th anniversary of the promulgation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is a big event for the international community. It is also...
MORENA’s Triumph: Sheinbaum’s Election and the Implications for Mexico’s Democracy
Yesterday, Mexico held pivotal elections that resulted in Claudia Sheinbaum becoming the country's first female president. Voters also elected numerous state governors, mayors, and...
New Middle East Strategy: Creating Order through War and Chaos
On July 25, 2006, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Israel-Lebanon conflict, the then US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, articulated a vision for...
Unravelling the Tangled Threads of the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip has dragged on with no real sign of resolution. Despite international calls for both sides to stop...
Israel Faces Diplomatic Isolation if it Loses the Battle to Control the Narrative
In November last year, I predicted that Israel would struggle to maintain an advantage in narrative warfare the longer combat operations in Gaza lasted....