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Is Vietnam’s trade deal with the US “surrender agreement”? I don’t think so
After Donald Trump became the U.S. president for a second term, he did everything possible to fulfill the promises he had made to voters...
Cyber Clashes Between Cambodia and Thailand Threaten ASEAN Stability
Bilateral tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, following the border clash on May 28, 2025, between the two countries' militaries, have spread to cyberspace. Both...
Why does the Algerian state harbor such deep hostility toward Morocco?
It is worth underscoring that this question continues to resurface persistently within diplomatic circles and international public opinion, as it puzzles seasoned observers of...
51 Precision Strikes in Somalia: U.S. Forces Defending Forward, Respecting Sovereignty
Defending Forward, Respecting Sovereignty
The U.S. military carried out 51 airstrikes in Somalia from January through mid-July 2025. This strike activity—averaging just over two strikes...
Trump, Tariffs, BRICS and ASEAN: Much Ado About What?
Authors: William J. Jones, Asia Brand*, Pattarakorn Songwarat**
Since taking office again, President Donald Trump has been busy reshuffling relationships with American partners. The latest...
ASEAN Faces Strategic Crossroads as China Expands Security Agenda
China initiated the Global Security Initiative (GSI) in 2022, a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen cooperation and promote collaborative approaches to both bilateral and...
The Chinese stance on the Moroccan Sahara shifts from neutrality to subtle backing of sovereignty
The Moroccan Sahara dispute is one of the most persistent and complex regional conflicts in North Africa, lasting over forty years. This ongoing disagreement...
Addressing Acute Food Shortages Through Progressive Diplomacy
The specter of global food insecurity looms larger than ever, with 783 million people facing chronic hunger and 18 hunger hotspots—spanning Central America, Sub-Saharan...
Crisis as Opportunity: China and Iran’s High-Stakes Gamble
If we are going to make an overview of what is going on now through the lens of the so-called dangerous opportunity, we can...
The greatest threat to Israel and the U.S. is not that displacement fails—but that it succeeds
In a closed-door meeting during his recent visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to sell a final, desperate vision: that Israel...