Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Houthi-Iran Threat in Red Sea

The Houthis and their Iranian allies employ radar and satellite communications to target commercial vessels and US and UK warships. The US should consider jamming Iranian radars used by the Houthis and working with commercial satellite operators to shut down...
Europеan Union (EU)

Is Economic Security the Key to EU’s Prosperity?

The EU is addressing its dependence on geopolitical rivals, such as China and Russia, by 'de-risking' its economy. This practice aims to curb China's access to top-notch Western innovation and reduce overreliance on China for critical goods, such as critical...
Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Social Impact of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Shutdown

The Taliban and Pakistani officials have not reached an agreement on reopening the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which has been closed for over two months due to a requirement for Afghan drivers to have passports and visas....
Myanmar

China’s Impact on Rebel Group’s Victory in Northern Myanmar

The Three Brotherhood Alliance of Myanmar rebel groups used a slogan to gain support from China, which shares a border with Kokang, a region in Shan state. China has expressed frustration with organized crime rings operating in the area, which...
Armenia energy security

How does Russia’s influence affect Armenia’s energy security?

Armenia's strained relations with Russia, its traditional strategic ally, may impact the country's energy security as Moscow supplies most of its gas needs. Armenia is considered a self-sufficient country in terms of electricity volume, generating up to 98% of its...
Climate Change

Data Sovereignty in the Era of Climate Change

Data centres are crucial for a nation's technological progress and are essential for e-government, innovation, entrepreneurship, decent work, and economic growth. However, climate change poses a significant threat to data centres, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing environmental...
Black Sea

What are the Dangers Faced in Clearing Mines from Black Sea?

A Panama-flagged cargo ship navigating the Black Sea to load grain for war-hit Ukraine was hit by an explosion in late December, causing the ship to trudge off course, spark a fire on deck, and leave two crew members injured....
Myanmar junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar’s Post-Coup Reality

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has pledged to prioritize economic growth in 2024, blaming the country's economic contraction on the opposition he ousted three years ago. The economy has shrunk by 10-12% since the Feb. 1, 2021 coup, and...
Hungary

Hungary’s 2024 Elections and EU Presidency

In 2024, Hungary's Fidesz-led government faces a test in its political and social endurance as the opposition faces challenges such as inflation, economic stagnation, and growing international isolation. The country will celebrate 25 years of NATO and 20 years of...
Russian President Vladimir Putin with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

Azerbaijan’s Demand for Ex-Soviet Exclaves’ Return

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized his country's sovereignty over territories that belonged to Soviet Azerbaijan but have been under Armenian control for over 30 years. In his first interview in 2024, Aliyev discussed the February 7 snap presidential election,...
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