- November 24th, 2024
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Japan's stock market is experiencing irrational exuberance due to factors such as the high odds of a recession, China's economic slowdown, and the Bank of Japan's lack of confidence in the economy's readiness for quantitative easing. However, a new concern...
Kim Jong Un has been a vocal critic of South Korea since January 2024. He presided over the test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile and declared South Korea as the North's primary enemy. He vowed to remove unification language...
Yemen's government troops fought off a major attack by Iran-backed Houthis on the town of Bayhan in the southern province of Shabwa. The Houthis launched an attack from three fronts from neighboring Al-Bayda province, resulting in heavy fighting that killed...
The Pacific Ocean islands play a crucial role in security awareness in the Asian theater, with the US and China competing for influence and force projection. The concept of "island chain strategy" emerged from lessons learned from the Second World...
As 2024 begins, low-income countries have not requested comprehensive debt relief since Ghana's over a year ago. However, high debt servicing costs are a growing challenge for these countries, straining budgets and preventing them from spending on essential services or...
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