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,...
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,...
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...
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....
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Saint Petersburg

Russia’s Influence on the Global South

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West began discussing its long-term strategy for winning over the global south. This idea had both symbolic and practical implications. If the non-Western world condemned Russia as wholeheartedly as the West...
China-Taiwan conflict

Will Taiwan Ever Break Free from China’s Forever Trap?

Taiwan's presidential election on 13 January is a crucial moment for the country's stability, peace, and democracy. The outcome could either strengthen democracy and create renewed regional confidence or worsen the risks of unchecked aggressions and miscalculations. The race determines...
United States -US

US: Frontier’s Changing Face; Anglo Immigrants Replacing Hispanics

The "great replacement" theory, which suggests that one demographic group can replace another with vast political repercussions, has been a topic of debate among conservatives and progressives. This idea has been observed in various places, such as the Americas, Africa,...
Myanmar Kokang Rebels

Myanmar’s Kokang Rebels and the Fall of Laukkaing

Myanmar's pro-democracy ethnic armed organisation (EAO) has successfully pushed out the Junta forces from the entire Kokang region in the Shan State, bordering China's Yunnan Province. The EAO's main goal was to take control of Laukkaing, the principal township of...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Gauging the Winners and Losers

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 22,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis, with 85% of Gazans displaced and a quarter facing a famine. The conflict has a long way to run and may be headed...
Benjamin Netanyahu

How Did Netanyahu’s Judicial Coup Come to an End?

The High Court of Justice's recent ruling to nullify a law eliminating the reasonableness clause to a Basic Law and postpone an amendment to remove the attorney general's power to declare a prime minister unfit for office, two major components...
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