More: Geopolitics
Trump’s Sphere-of-Influence Tariffs: Bad Economics, Bad Geopolitics
On February 1, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs and 10% duties on energy products on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China. The...
Syria and the Levant: Building Stability Amidst Shifting Ambitions
The Levant has long been a stage upon which the drama of history has unfolded- a region where empires collided, faiths converged, and civilizations...
Indonesia Joins BRICS: Technology Export Restrictions and Their Consequences
Indonesia's inclusion in the BRICS membership can be seen as the first step to strengthen Indonesia's role as a country that can connect to...
The Cost of CPEC: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
Officially agreed to by the two governments in 2015, CPEC is a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Spanning over 3,000...
Redefining Allies: How Africa’s Rise Demands a New U.S. Strategy
American elections capture global attention, with audiences worldwide closely following each twist in the presidential race. Beyond domestic topics like the economy and immigration,...
Geopolitics of South Asia: China-Pakistan Friction, Evolving US-India Relations, and Sanctions on Pakistan
South Asia has emerged as a critical hotspot for global geopolitics, with shifting alliances and rivalries shaping the region's strategic environment. Recently, three key...
Nuclear weapons and LRBMs: A Deterrence or a Pretext for Geopolitical Pressure?
In today’s complex international political landscape, nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missile (LRBM) programs often spark debates about security and global power dynamics. Recently,...
The New Cold War Dilemma: Australia’s Struggle as a Middle Power in the Indo-Pacific
The rivalry between the US and China is labelled as the 21st century “Cold War” due to its complicated nature, ideological discordance, technology competition,...
Diplomatic and Geostrategic Risks of Indonesia’s Strengthened Ties with China
The long-standing and intricate diplomatic relationship between China and Indonesia has progressed from political mistrust to economic reliance. China is now Indonesia's biggest trading...
Great Power Competition and Pakistan’s Geopolitical Moments
Geopolitics is on the move and in the fast lane since Biden Administration issued its National Security Strategy in October 2022. However, the past...