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How Cultural Diplomacy Shapes a Country’s Global Image
In international relations, a country’s reputation often matters as much as its power. Long before official statements are read or treaties signed, opinions are...
Securing Information Integrity and Countering Disinformation in West Africa Through Media Training
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has taken diverse measures to counter disinformation while further sustaining...
Tarique Rahman’s Return Puts Bangladesh on the Brink of a Political Reset
Background
After nearly 20 years in exile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has re-emerged at the centre of Bangladeshi politics, with opinion polls...
How Iran Gained the Ability to Track Stealth Aircraft: China Deal and the YLC-8B system
China has recently been closely monitoring the level of US and Israeli intelligence penetration within Iran, particularly through the Israeli Mossad, especially after the...
Why Indonesia Is Doubling Down on Prabowo’s Growth Plan—Despite the Market Fallout
Inside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration, officials are firmly supporting his controversial growth and spending policies, despite recent warnings from global financial agencies that...
China Poised to Edge Out India for Influence in Bangladesh
China's influence in Bangladesh is expected to increase following the ouster of Indian-backed leader Sheikh Hasina, particularly after the elections set for February 12,...
OSCE Ministerial Aftermath: Europe’s Hard Choice — Selective or Collective Security?
The return of armed conflict to Europe raises questions about the endurance of the foundations of Europe’s post–Cold War security architecture. For decades, European...
Russia’s Africa Playbook: From Soft Power to Forced Conscription
As we follow Moscow's changing ties to Africa, where trust has become increasingly ambiguous between exploitation and a legitimate relationship, one can never be...
Well-Reasoned Scenarios: Israel, Iran and Nuclear War
“Then fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”-Archilochus
At first glance, the June 2025 military operation against Iran carried no risks...
Surrounded by Enemies: Myanmar’s Diplomacy Faces the ICJ Challenge
The ongoing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine region has deep roots, and any unbiased conversation about this issue must be a polyphony of voices, not...