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Is Britain considering a return to the EU?
No one should be surprised by the growing number of voices calling for Britain to return to the EU, or at least to accelerate...
How Russia’s Network Collapse Exposes the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence
Russia holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, commands the world's largest nuclear arsenal, and occupies a landmass spanning eleven time...
A Civilizational Struggle: Truth Versus Shadow in World Politics
“To them. I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images. That is certain.” -Plato, The Republic
Plato’s Cave and...
WTO’s Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark...
Evangelicals Boost Trump’s Religious Justification for War With Iran
President Donald Trump is using Christian language to gain support for the war with Iran, which has become increasingly unpopular among Americans, according to...
Will Bonds Ever Recover? Why Pre-War Levels Are Out of Reach
Global bond markets might recover slightly but are not expected to fully bounce back from the selloff caused by the war, mainly because energy...
Iran, Trump, and the Imperial Licence to Break the Law
Donald Trump’s war on Iran has done what imperial wars often do. It has stripped the familiar vocabulary to the bone. The old words...
When a Society Radicalises: Israel’s Dangerous Path to Isolation
The political leaders of Israel are overseeing a dramatic radicalisation of Israeli society. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fostered a culture that is damaging...
China’s Geopolitical Role in the Red Sea: Trade Routes, Security, and Strategic Influence
The Red Sea is strategically important in global geopolitics due to its role as a major maritime corridor connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. Through...
MENA’s Crisis Intelligence: Play the Waiting Game or Seize the Moment
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.”~ Michael Porter
For the geopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today is...