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Lessons from a Naval Arms Race: How the U.S.-China could Avoid the Anglo-German Trap
The U.S.-China competition is intensifying in the Indo-Pacific, especially in the maritime domain, and it is increasing the risk of a dangerous miscalculation. Both...
From Rupee to Crypto: Blockchain – A Game Changer in Pakistan’s Economy?
The story of Pakistan’s economy has always been intertwined with its struggle for stability, growth, and adaptation to global trends. For decades, the rupee...
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...
The Brussels Effect in Action: Apple Adjusts to Europe’s Digital Markets Act
In April 2025, the European Union imposed fines of 500 million euros on Apple Inc. and 200 million euros on Meta, based on indications...
Eastern Economic Forum: Russia’s Partnership with Asian States and Foreign Investors
Russia and its Far East region have made an unprecedented turn, marking the 10th year of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, with...
Abuse of Social Media Platforms by Terrorists
Social media has opened up many new platforms in communication, entertainment, and knowledge. Unfortunately, it has also given radicals the means to target, connect,...
Democracy and Women’s Rights: A Policy Analysis of Pakistan’s Experience
Can democracy actually guarantee women’s rights, or it only provides the tools to struggle for them? Pakistan’s experience offers powerful lessons on this debate....
Between Power and Principles: What China’s Military Parade Means for EU Strategic Autonomy
China, the world’s largest authoritarian state, held its largest-ever Victory Day parade on September 3, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge missiles, advanced fighter jets,...
China and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Emerging FDI Trend, Policy Shifts and Market Challenges
The thriving landscape of Sino-Saudi economic partnership is part of the growing FDI trend driven by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Aiming to reduce its...
Why Russia Media Personalities Could Legally be Charged with Genocide Incitement in the Ukraine War
The Russian Federation has a formidable military that has been one of the arms of the Kremlin to enact its worldview. Alongside the military,...