Trucks travel past containers at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China

Why are Japanese and German firms skeptical about China’s 2024 outlook?

Two surveys reveal that more Japanese and German firms with operations in China anticipate the Chinese economy to worsen in 2024 than anticipated. A survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China found that 39% of Chinese...
South Korea military

How can South Korea’s military address dual crisis it faces?

South Korea, the world's sixth-ranked military power, has demonstrated significant strategic and technological prowess, with the signing of the Washington Declaration in April bolstering nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. The Nuclear Consultative Group bolsters South Korea's security, shielding it...
Concept art of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM

Challenges in Addressing Sentinel Setbacks for US Nukes

The LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, developed by the US Air Force and Northrop Grumman, The project is projected to cost 37% more than initially budgeted and take at least two years longer to reach its initial operational...
Ethiopia Port

Geopolitical Ramifications of Ethiopia’s Port Deal with Somaliland

In 2024, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland's President Muse Bihi Abdi, granting the landlocked country direct commercial and military access to the Red Sea.  Somaliland agreed to lease a military port in the Gulf of Aden and 20 kilometres...
US-IRAQ

How to Prepare for US-Iraqi Officials Talks

A commission of US and Iraqi officials will begin high-level talks to advance their shared goal of building an enduring security partnership. The U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission aims to strengthen regional security and Iraqi sovereignty, building on the commitments made...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russian Peacekeeping Force in Karabakh: Armenia’s Concerns

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of attempting to dismantle Russia's efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Lavrov cited several high-level agreements between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia, which defined key parameters of the settlement, including...
Africa

How Government Distrust Impacts Africa’s Stability

Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent security challenges, particularly in Sahel countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Mauritania, and Mali. Discontent with state institutions among marginalized groups is a key driver of unrest in the region, as governments fail to address equity...
Iran-Pakistan

Iran’s Decision to Provoke Pakistan

The recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Pakistan has raised concerns about regional stability. The catalyst for the recent conflict is an Iranian cross-border attack on alleged terrorist hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The Iranian foreign minister's move was...
Kim Jong Un- Vladimir Putin

How to Interpret Diplomatic Shifts in North Korea

In 2023, North Korea continued its foreign policy line, following a failed attempt to compromise with the United States during the former Trump administration. The country's domestic policy was shaped by the rivalry between the United States and China, with...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s ICJ Case and Its Influence on Foreign Policy

South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
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