Middle East

Is Middle East Instability Likely to Escalate in Future?

The Middle East has been a hub of geopolitical tensions and upheaval, with its complex dynamics influencing global peace and stability. As 2024 approaches, it is crucial for the international community to recognize and prepare for an even more turbulent...
North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile

South Korea’s Nuclear Dilemma Amidst Pyongyang’s Live-Drills

The Korean Peninsula is facing a persistent crisis due to North Korea's nuclear rhetoric, with recent artillery shells fired near the sea border causing furor. Pyongyang fired over 350 rounds of artillery, a reaction to South Korea's military activities and...
Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Iran airstrikes

What Are the Motivations behind Iran and Pakistan’s Airstrikes?

Iran and Pakistan have launched airstrikes that killed at least 11 people, escalating tensions between the two countries. The strikes were aimed at insurgent groups aiming for an independent Baluchistan for ethnic Baluch areas in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The...
Shanghai, China

China’s Shrinking Population and Its Implications

China's population has experienced a significant decline for the second consecutive year in a row, with just 9.02 million births in 2023 and 11.1 million deaths in 2023, a loss of about 3 million in two years. This is the...
Stocks

How to Invest in Stocks and Bridge the Wealth Gap

The wealthiest 10% of the US stock market owns 93% of all household stock market wealth, a record high. The Institute for Policy Studies found that the richest 1 percent owns 54% of public equity markets, up from 40% in...
US President Joe Biden

Biden’s Legacy in US Foreign Policy

In 2024, the US faces a significant challenge in its foreign policy due to the compulsions of two wars in Europe and West Asia. The Biden administration's strong support for Ukraine and Israel may signal the US's commitment to sovereignty,...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Mixed Bag of Marcos’ Initial Year in Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made significant strides in his first year in office, signing the New Agrarian Emancipation Act and the Regional Specialty Centers Act. He also granted amnesty to rebel groups, resumed peace talks, and re-empowered the...
Russian Naval

What are the Trade and Geopolitical Considerations Behind the Russian Naval Base in Abkhazia?

Russia's plans to station a portion of its Black Sea navy in separatist Abkhazia may increase the Russia-Ukraine conflict near Georgia. The war's shifting topography is causing concerns among Georgians about getting trapped in the crossfire. Aslan Bzhania, the leader...
Central Asia, Middle Corridor

How Central Asia’s Middle Corridor Expansion Benefits China and Iran

The ongoing attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have boosted the Central Asian trade network known as the "Middle Corridor," creating an opportunity for China and Iran. In October 2023, representatives from Iran,...
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