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Europe and Ukraine must not be sidelined in the talks
MEPs have warned against easing sanctions against Russia and against easing efforts to support Ukraine.
The demand comes on the eve of crucial talks between the...
The Geopolitics of Energy: How oil and Gas Shape Diplomacy
Throughout decades, energy has played a central role in global diplomacy, impacting alliances, wars, and economic policies. As states attempt to guarantee steady energy...
Strategic Escalation or Diplomatic Breakdown? Russia’s Attack on Chernobyl Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The Russia-Ukraine war, now entering a prolonged and complex phase, has seen various attempts at diplomatic resolution. Recent developments, including President Trump's engagement with...
Europe at of Risk Permanent Dependence and Irrelevance
Former American Secretary of State and National Security Advisor once quipped, “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”. This problem...
Constructivism on Cultural Diplomacy: Cliburn and his Music Against the Cold War
The mention of music’s role in international relations is still unconventional, simply because arts and politics do not sound like they resonate (Ramel &...
Determining the Endgame for Russia in Ukraine
February 2025 will signify the third anniversary of Russia's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. At the outset of the invasion on February 24,...
Trump, Realism and the Multipolar World
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, thus assuming the presidency for his second and final term. The world that awaited President...
Trump’s tariff warnings against de-dollarisation and a BRICS currency: Rhetoric vs reality
While issuing a warning to countries going in for de-dollarisation and a BRICS currency -- via a social media post on January 30, 2025,...
Geopolitical Implications of Azerbaijan’s BRICS+ Membership
Under its chairmanship, Brazil has prioritized the admission of more new members, by consensus, to broaden BRICS+ numerical strength and aggregate capacity as a...
Looking at Trumpism as the ‘greatest show on Earth’: Understanding what makes up the Trump phenomenon
Trumpism is just so much more than “The Art of the Deal”. Trump is much deeper than the dynamics of ‘The Apprentice’. Trumpism has...