More: Geopolitics
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:
A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global...
China’s Megadam: A Hydropower Giant Amid Ecological and Geopolitical Challenges
On January 6, 2025, the People's Republic of China reaffirmed its intention to construct the world's biggest dam on the Brahmaputra River. China issued...
From Goma to Bujumbura: The M23 and the Fragmentation of the Great Lakes
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become a geopolitical powder keg, with the potential to engulf the entire Great...
Achilles’ Spear and Heel: The Strongest and Weakest Aspects of China’s National Power
In ancient Greek mythology, Achilles wielded a sharp spear and was invincible on the battlefield, yet his heel remained an insurmountable weakness. Similarly, in...
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...