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Time to Sanction Eritrea – Again
In the Horn of Africa, a dangerous actor continues to operate with impunity. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki—Africa’s longest-serving and most repressive ruler—has built a...
The Silent Revolution: Yasmine Sherif on Why Education is Humanity’s Most Vital Right in Crisis
In the realm of humanitarian crises, the immediate focus often gravitates towards providing water, food, and shelter – essential provisions for survival. However, Yasmine...
ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-Ã -vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
Elon Musk’s Dilemma: Between Politics, Profits, And Tesla’s Future
On May 29th, Elon Musk officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), concluding a 130-day tenure...
Rewriting the Rules of Foreign Aid: Geopolitics, Power, and the New Diplomacy
In the world of international relations, foreign aid is not simply about altruism. It is a very complex thing, as Carol Lancaster points out...
Equity, Ethics and Cooperation in the age of AI
On May 22nd, the Understanding AI and Robotics Training Program kickoff participants engaged in a dynamic session that exemplified the program’s multidisciplinary, multi-spatial, and...
ECOWAS at 50 Starkly Faces Security Challenges
Within the context of an enduring relationship dating back to May 1975, the establishment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as...
The Coalition’s Great Green Blind Spot: A Missed Opportunity for Regional Leadership
The recent Australian election was more than a domestic political upset. It marked a decisive shift in the values of the electorate, and it...
Nuclear Deadlock: Will the Iran Deal be Revitalised Again Amidst Geo-Political Tensions?
Formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – the Iran nuclear deal was once hailed as a pillar of international nuclear...
Al-Qaeda’s Global Footprint
In the volatile geopolitical climate of South Asia, the recent Pahalgam terrorist incident has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, with India amplifying diplomatic...