China-Africa relations

China’s Global Security Initiative: Sahel Challenge and Beijing’s Investment Struggles in Africa

In April 2022, China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) marked a strategic pivot in its foreign policy, signaling Beijing’s ambition to take on a more proactive role in global security, breaking away from its long-standing non-interference doctrine. Yet, as China grapples...
Xi’an H-6 Bomber

China’s Xi’an H-6 Bomber: An Aging Warrior Transformed into a Missile Truck

China’s Xi’an H-6 bomber, originally considered a relic of the Cold War era, has been making headlines recently for its activities in the East and South China Seas. Despite its aging platform, the H-6 has undergone significant modernization to become...
Armenia

Russia’s Uneasy Influence in Caucasus: Moscow’s Involvement in Armenian Politics and Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Process

Russia has shown a contradictory stance toward the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, underscoring its desire to maintain a controlling influence in the volatile Caucasus region. While Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently suggested that Moscow was content with...
Second wave of explosions in Lebanon involved walkie-talkies

Explosion of Pagers and Radios in Lebanon: Unraveling Mysterious Operation

Thousands of pagers and radio devices detonated in two separate incidents in Lebanon, leaving at least 37 dead and thousands injured. The explosions, which have sparked international intrigue, have not only led to shockwaves across Lebanon but also raised significant...
Israeli firefighter works to extinguish a fire after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an open field in northern Israel

Growing Threat of War Between Israel and Hezbollah

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the possibility of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah has become more likely. Recent attacks and troop movements signal a dangerous new phase in the long-standing conflict. With Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant...
Arab-Israeli Conflict

Evolving Face of Arab-Israeli Conflict

The Middle East, which erupted nearly a year ago on October 7, 2023, with a devastating Hamas attack and Israel’s subsequent retaliation in Gaza, has once again put the region in global headlines. To many academics, foreign policy experts, and...
Sudan

Foreign Powers Accused of Fueling War in Sudan as Conflict Worsens

The United Nations has accused foreign players of exacerbating the war in Sudan, making it increasingly difficult for the country to find peace. The ongoing fighting, which erupted in April 2023, has been primarily driven by two rival military leaders—General...
US-China, Economic

China’s Expanding Trade Surplus and US Trade Deficit: Global Imbalances and Macroeconomic Forces

China's trade surplus has widened significantly while the US trade deficit has grown at an accelerated pace. These developments have revived concerns about global trade imbalances, fueling debates around their causes and consequences. Central to this discussion is the idea...
China Nuclear

China’s Rapid Nuclear Expansion: What It Means for Global Security!

In recent years, China has been expanding and modernizing its nuclear arsenal at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns about the shifting balance of global nuclear power. This rapid advancement includes the development of newer missiles, submarines, strategic bombers, and unmanned...
U.S. Typhon Missiles

South China Sea Disputes: Philippines Looks to U.S. Typhon Missiles for Enhanced Strategic Deterrence

The Philippines is taking significant steps to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. As part of its broader strategy to bolster external defense, the country is pursuing the acquisition of the US-made Typhon...
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