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The Trilateral Shift
On 15 January 2026, the Pakistani defense production minister confirmed that an agreement for a new trilateral defense deal between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and...
Fernando Botero’s Art Is a Masterpiece in Body Positivity
As I stroll across the streets of Bogota, I come across the Fernando Botero Museum located near the central plaza. Fernando Botero is not...
Embedded Journalism in Modern Wars: Access vs Objectivity
In modern warfare, the information is spread nearly as quickly as the missiles. Information on war zones is relayed to the world as it...
Small States, big stakes: why cyber diplomacy shall be a core National Security capability
Cyber diplomacy is no longer a specialized policy track for large powers; it is becoming a strategic necessity for middle powers and small states...
The Blackmail Economy: Busting the Shadow Statecraft of the Global Elite
The ultimate declassification of the Epstein archives in 2026 has given the world something even bigger than a list of names: a blueprint for...
Old Money, New Closet: Inside India’s Secondhand Fashion Boom
On a Saturday afternoon in Delhi’s Majnu ka Tilla, between racks of old-school leather jackets and vintage Levi’s, a college student haggles for what...
United States soft power is collapsing and the world needs to adjust
The American leadership, since the Post-World War II era, was based on a unique blend of military superiority, financial dominance, and the power to...
When Washington Steps Back, Europe Blinks
The United States is not the solid backbone that both India and the European Union had counted on, and the change is not covert....
The Chinese Model in the Developing World: Motives and Momentum
The “Chinese model” in universities in the Global South refers to a set of educational cooperation and partnership mechanisms aimed at enhancing China's cultural,...
Egypt Seeks Chinese Defense Tech, Manufacturing Base in Cairo
In July 2025, Cairo witnessed the appointment of Colonel Wu Qian, the former spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, as the new defense...