BRICS De-dollarization: Pipe Dream or Power Play?
There’s certainly a will behind BRICS de-dollarization efforts, but finding a way won’t be easy.
The Risk to America’s AI Dominance is Algorithmic Stagnation
To retain the competitive edge it currently enjoys, the United States must take active steps to create and harness the next wave of artificial intelligence.
Sahel Coup Fallout Reverberates in Niger-Benin Oil Row
Post-coup relations remain fraught between Niger and Benin, evident in Porto Novo’s decision to shut down a key oil pipeline and economic lifeline for Niamey.
The China-Pakistan Axis and Indian Ocean Geopolitics
Examining the economic and security imperatives underpinning China’s ongoing support, notably in the maritime domain, for longtime ally Pakistan.
What Has the World Forgotten about Ukraine’s History?
Ukrainian lands and people have been an integral part of European politics and values for more than thousand years.
From QUAD to Squad: Informal Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
The newly-established informal Squad alliance hints at a new security concept that is now crystallizing in the Indo-Pacific.
Unraveling the Zero-Sum in West-Russia Relations: The Case of Ukraine
At the heart of the Russo-Ukrainian war lies a zero-sum logic that is rooted in the hierarchical relations between Russia and the West post-Cold War.
Serbia Pivots Toward Beijing, Away from Brussels
Belgrade looks to reap the economic benefits of a closer alignment with Beijing, but the diplomatic dynamic may not be ‘win-win’ so far as Serbia’s future EU ascension is concerned.
The Proxies and Militias of Middle East Geopolitics
Exploring the constellation of proxies and armed groups that underpin political power and levers of external influence across the Middle East.
Yen Slide Hints at a Possible Paradigm Shift
Is the yen’s recent weakness business-as-usual, or are there deeper, more structural problems at work here?