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Political Thought in China: From Zhu Yuanzhang to Xi Jinping
In China's political history, ideology has always played a central role in shaping social order and legitimizing political power. In times of crisis, when...
France’s Political Crisis Deepens as Macron Loses Another Premier
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French President Emmanuel Macron faces a deepening political crisis with no clear path forward after the collapse of his second government in nine...
Why Trump Should Set Aside Ideology in Favor of Diplomacy: The Case for Reengaging with Tehran
The United States is currently facing one of the most sensitive junctures in its bilateral relationship with Iran over the past four decades. The...
Trump thinks India is ‘leaning’ towards Russia – China, and the truth behind that
On September 6, 2025, the 47th President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, posted on his favorite social media platform, Truth Social, a statement...
France cannot erase fiscal risks, Bayrou warns
France's financial crisis is serious, according to Prime Minister François Bayrou, who is facing a confidence vote that he is likely to lose. He...
From Conference Tables to Cyberspace: The Shift to Hybrid Diplomacy
Diplomacy has always been conceived as an activity that occurs behind closed doors, smoothed corridors, and secret discussions among ambassadors. However, in the 21st...
Why the Race to Replace Ishiba May Be More Complex Than It Looks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday due to pressure from his ruling party following recent election defeats, including the July...
Trump Gears Up for Second Phase of Sanctions on Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he is prepared to move forward with a "second phase" of sanctions against Russia, indicating his...
Election Day in Norway: A Tight Parliamentary Contest Underway
Norwegians went to the polls in a two-day parliamentary election on Sunday and Monday, featuring a close contest between a left-wing bloc, led by...
Deepfakes and the Fragility of Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia for the Global South
In August 2025, I witnessed firsthand how Indonesia was shaken by a deepfake video of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani. The manipulated footage—showing her delivering...