Greenland

Greenlanders Head to the Polls as Trump Eyes the Arctic Island

Greenlanders are casting their votes in a high-stakes election Tuesday, as the world’s largest island finds itself at the center of international attention—and in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump. Just weeks into his second term, Trump has renewed...
Bangladesh-China

A Strategic Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy? How Its China Relations Could Shape the Country’s Global Standing

Bangladesh and China have shared a strategic partnership since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975. Over the decades, this relationship has evolved from political goodwill to a deep economic and infrastructural engagement, particularly after Bangladesh joined China’s Belt and...
Icebergs in the High Arctic.

Trump-Putin’s Arctic Ambitions: The End of Circumpolar Cooperation?

In a sweeping 90-minute speech to the U.S. Congress on March 4, President Donald Trump reignited one of his most controversial geopolitical ambitions: acquiring Greenland. Reiterating his administration’s interest in the massive Arctic island, Trump declared that the United States...
Donald Trump

Trump’s Second-Term Offensive: How His Anti-EU Agenda Is Shaking Europe’s Unity

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House for a second term, his strategy toward Europe has taken a more aggressive and divisive turn. Unlike his first term, when he launched a direct trade war against the European Union...
Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

The Syrian civil war has undergone various transformative phases since its eruption during the Arab Spring of 2011. From the initial waves of protests and uprisings to the drawn-out chaos of war, Syria has seen a series of cycles characterized...
President Prabowo

Prabowo Subianto’s Early Foreign Policy Gambit: A Mixed Bag of Triumphs and Concerns

Less than a month into his presidency, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has catapulted himself onto the international stage, making waves during his inaugural foreign tour. From high-profile visits to China and the United States to participating in the Asia Pacific Economic...
Russia

Russia Eyes Major Oil Sector Merger Amid Sanctions: Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and Lukoil in Potential Consolidation Talks

In the global energy landscape, Russia is reportedly contemplating a merger between its top oil producers: state-backed Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and the privately-held Lukoil. If realized, the consolidation would create an oil production powerhouse, second only to Saudi Aramco in...
ASEAN

ASEAN’s Economic Interdependence and Security Imperatives Amidst Rising Global Tensions

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
China, Russia and North Korea

China’s Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating North Korea’s Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

In October 1950, barely a year after the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War, Mao Zedong made the decision to send the first Chinese soldiers to support North Korea in the Korean War. The ensuing battle claimed the lives of...
Kim Jong Un-Vladimir Putin

North Korea’s Military Aid to Russia Intensifies: Implications for U.S.-South Korea Alliance and Regional Stability

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that North Korea had begun transferring military personnel to Russia On October 13, Signaling an unprecedented escalation in the diplomatic and military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Just days after Zelensky’s statement, Ukrainian intelligence reported...
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