Spain-China

Spain’s Informal China Policy: A Coherent European Approach

Spain's China policy is similar to the EU's due to its evolution of bilateral economic relations and endogenous Chinese developments. This policy is influenced by Spain's EU and NATO membership, leading to the securitization of China's engagement in Spain's strategic...
Myanmar security forces walks by a checkpoint in Yangon

Myanmar’s Military: Delving into Their Exploitative Reach on Migrant Finances

Myanmar migrant workers in Southeast Asia are facing tougher times due to two recent orders issued by the State Administration Council (SAC). The first order requires migrant workers to remit at least 25% of their salaries every month, sent through...
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

China’s Growing Political Influence in Russia’s East of the Urals

Beijing is enhancing its political influence in Siberia and the Russian Far East to support its expanding economic activities, targeting political and business elites who are key stakeholders in determining which firms can operate in their regions. This follows the...
Nawaz Sharif-Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif’s Return: A Turning Point in Pakistan’s Political Journey

Nawaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan after a four-year exile, despite speculations about his return. The political circumstances, judicial setup, and conditions he would face were key factors. Sharif wanted to return after Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial's retirement, who...
GDP

How the Third-Quarter GDP Validates Bidenomics

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release the first calculation of the third-quarter US Gross Domestic Product on October 26th. Bloomberg forecasts indicate a significant increase over the second quarter's 2.1% growth, with the mean projection for the...
Joe Biden met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

US Aid to Ukraine: The Importance of For As Long As It Takes

Over the past year, Biden administration officials have consistently pledged to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion "for as long as it takes." This commitment, which involves pledging oneself to a course of action and surrendering control over future behavior,...
US President Joe Biden- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-Israel

Biden’s Diplomatic Dilemma: Managing the Israel-Hamas Conflict

President Joe Biden is grappling with the challenge of balancing support for America's closest ally in the Middle East with international demands for more robust protection for civilians in Gaza. He must also avoid a broader Middle East war. Biden...
Palestinians

The Gaza Crisis and Its Implications for Latin America

The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and the Netanyahu government's response have placed Latin American countries in a dilemma on the conflict and the world stage. The region has exhibited major internal divisions, with the left supporting the Palestinian platform...

Putin’s Bishkek Visit: A Sign of Moscow’s Deepening Engagement in Central Asia

Vladimir Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan on October 12 marked his first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023. This visit signalled Central Asia's increasing importance for Russia amid the isolation triggered...
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