Maldives Shifts from “India First” to “India Out”
A presidential election in the Maldives is reshuffling the geopolitical deck in the Indian Ocean region, and India’s loss is China’s gain.
Italy’s Mediterranean Jigsaw: Geopolitics of a Sidelined Naval Power
Examining Italy’s favorable geography and the geopolitical clout that it bestows around the Mediterranean Sea. This geography once helped make Italy a major trading and naval power. Will it again?
An Acrimonious Saga: Confronting Iran
Recent attacks by Hamas on southern Israel and the slow-but-steady advance of Iran’s nuclear program are two glaring reasons why Iran should be confronted more decisively.
The Middle Corridor: A Geopolitical Game-Changer in Eurasian Trade
In an era marked by rapidly evolving trade dynamics and escalating tensions, the rise of the Middle Corridor as a viable alternative trade route is a geopolitical game-changer.
Azerbaijan’s Actions in Nagorno-Karabakh Represent Its ‘Russia’ Moment
The EU must sanction Azerbaijan, even if the time for action has already passed for the indigenous Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.
South China Sea: China-Philippines Tensions Spike at Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines has recently been pushing back against China’s grey zone tactics, ramping up tensions at the Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal.
Angola Bets on Critical Minerals and the Lobito Corridor
Angola is looking to diversify away from its longstanding reliance on petroleum exports, and in the process may explore a trade pivot westward.
Niger Coup Harkens Return to Cold War Geopolitics in Africa
Africa is becoming a geopolitical battleground, and one where the United States’ and Europe’s interests are not always aligned.
Why Armenia Needs Urgent Help
The rationale for helping the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh is not just humanitarian, but geopolitical as well.
Indian Navy’s Mq-9b Sea Guardian Purchase Puts Pakistan’s Subs on Notice
The Indian Navy’s acquisition of Mq-9b Sea Guardian drones represents a potential game-changer in the regional balance of naval power, notably with regard to Pakistan.