Jerusalem

Czech Republic’s Potential Embassy Move to Jerusalem: A Bold Step in the Middle East Conflict

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala is considering moving the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, similar to the US's 2018 move. The move is controversial as Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and Palestine, home to many sacred sites...
G20 Summit

The Powerhouses: A Closer Look at the Indonesian and Indian G20 Presidencies

The September 2023 New Delhi G20 Summit marked the end of the Indian G20 presidency and Indonesia's role in the troika. Indonesian President Joko Widodo's pacifist demeanour was reflected in his handling of the Ukraine conflict and his role during...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Diplomatic Balancing Act: India’s Role Amidst the Escalating Israel-Hamas Crisis

The Middle East is facing increasing tensions, with US President Joe Biden visiting Israel to assess Israeli plans. The humanitarian toll and long-term costs of the Israeli ground offensive are growing, with concerns about hostages and aid to Gaza. Iran...
Hungary-China

BRI Paves the Way for Hungary’s ‘Opening to the East’ and Boosts Global Economic Development

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that joining the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will lead to Chinese investments and the modernization of Hungary's economy. The country is the first European country to sign an inter-governmental agreement on BRI cooperation...
Iran-US

US Takes Aim at Iran’s Missile and Drone Programs as UN Measures Expire: What’s Next?

WASHINGTON The US has taken steps to restrict Iran's missile program and curb Iran's drone transfers to Russia after the expiration of U.N. Security Council sanctions. Russia stated that transfers of missile technology to Iran no longer require Security Council...
Israel, Azerbaijan

Israel-Azerbaijan: A Balancing Act of Containment and Cooperation

On September 19, Azerbaijan attacked the Nagorno-Karabakh region, ending its brief history as a de facto independent state. The conflict has historical roots, with the most intense phase occurring in the 1980s when the region sought independence from Azerbaijan. In...
CHINA

China’s Strategic Masterstroke: Unveiling the Long Game in the Middle East

China is grappling with the aftermath of the recent West Asian crisis, adopting a neutral stance, refusing to name Hamas in its condemnation of the violence and reiterating its positions the text emphasizes the necessity for a two-state solution to...
Chinese President Xi Jinping

China’s President Xi Jinping Urges Global Unity and Cooperation, Highlights Belt and Road Initiative at Forum

BEIJING Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned against decoupling from China and criticised Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy. He praised his grand plan of building global infrastructure and energy networks connecting Asia with Africa and Europe...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia’s Lavrov Set to Embark on Historic Visit to North Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to visit Pyongyang for meetings aimed at preparing for a visit by President Vladimir Putin, who has increased cooperation with politically isolated North Korea. This visit follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's...
Xi Jinping-Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Decade of Triumphs and Criticisms – Celebrating 10 Years of Xi’s Visionary Project

China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to highlight the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a foreign policy success and an alternative development model to the West at a major summit in Beijing. The third Belt and Road Forum, set...
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