BRICS Expansion: Gauging Kazakhstan’s Potential
This year’s BRICS summit is set to discuss the potential expansion of the bloc. Would Kazakhstan make the cut?
Ukraine War: Attrition Looms in Battle of Kherson
One way or another, the battle of Kherson could prove decisive in the outcome of the war.
Beijing’s Mission to Make China’s Youth More Chinese
The Xi administration has moved to consolidate CCP control over classrooms across the country.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Tin Supply & Demand
Green technologies are expected to create a surge in global tin demand, but Western companies may encounter supply challenges amid the outsize market weight of Asian producers.
Analysis: China’s Surprise Interest Rate Cut
The recent decision by the People’s Bank of China to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5.1% tells us a lot about the Chinese government’s priorities.
A Brief History of Islamic Fundamentalism in Chechnya
Islamic fundamentalism is a newcomer to Chechnya.
ANALYSIS: Another Secret Iranian Nuclear Facility?
An Iranian dissident group has alleged that Iran is building a secret uranium enrichment plant 120km away from Tehran.
China’s Maritime Expansion: An Emerging Security Dilemma?
Beijing’s acquisition of overseas ports and expansion of PLA Navy projection capabilities shows all the signs of a classic security dilemma.
Red Sea Shipping Crisis: What’s at Stake?
Examining the economic costs and geopolitical stakes surrounding Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea.
The Geopolitical Implications of Israel’s West Bank Annexation Plan
A geopolitical reading suggests that annexation is only a matter of time.