Weak China as a Threat to World Security
Those seeing a slowdown in China should bear in mind the words of Masataka Kosaka: “wickedness comes from weakness.”
Partisanship Above All: Diplomacy and Democratic Politics
In a democracy, accountability is everything. And it seems as if impassioned partisans are not holding true to their half of the bargain.
Uzbekistan in Focus as France Pivots toward Central Asia
Recent moves by France in Central Asia aim to balance regional power dynamics, diversify energy sources, and ensure a stable supply of critical minerals for sustainable technological development.
Gaza, Ukraine Wars Push UN Towards Its Tipping Point
The Gaza and Ukraine wars are compounding institutional inertia at the United Nations and further highlighting the need for sweeping reforms.
Protests Put Panama’s First Quantum Minerals Copper Project in Doubt
The Panamanian government has called a referendum to decide the fate of a contentious copper mining project, in what is now being viewed as a major victory for activists across the region.
Modi Fans the Flames of Hindu Nationalism over Israel
In supporting Israel, Prime Minister Modi has found a foreign policy issue that echoes the symbolism of BJP politics back home.
Belt and Road at 10: A Paradigm Shift in Development Finance?
Part one in a series commemorating the 10-year anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, this article examines the original goals underpinning Xi Jinping’s landmark foreign policy.
Lessons from The Fifth Arab-Israeli War
Eight lessons from the Fifth Arab-Israeli War, all of which reflect the enduring importance of geopolitics as a primary driver of history.
The Case for Joint Patrols in the South China Sea
Amid failing diplomacy, it’s time for Manila to pursue ‘diplomacy by other means’ in the South China Sea. Joint patrols are a good start.
The Myth of Dresden in Germany’s Past and Future
Exploring the character of Dresden, a German city steeped in history and defined by a Janus-headed myth of nostalgia and victimhood.