China

Second China Shock: Should the U.S. Go It Alone or Form Coalition?

China, long known as the world’s manufacturing superpower, continues to pile on more production capacity at an astounding pace. This has left many countries, especially the United States, scrambling to reassess their manufacturing strategies. The fear of being stripped of...
Lebanon-Gaza-Israel

U.S. Weapons Support in Focus: As Gaza Collapses and Lebanon Suffers, How Is Israel Justifying Its Defense?

In late January, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened and the death toll soared to 25,000, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) made a request to the U.S. government for 3,000 additional bombs. The plea for more military aid came...

Israel, Lebanon, and Iranian Influence: A Crisis of Regional Hegemony and Resistance

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a focal point of Middle Eastern politics for decades, but recent escalations in Gaza and Lebanon highlight an alarming trend that threatens to destabilize the entire region. Under its current leadership, Israel’s role in the...

Hezbollah Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Unprecedented Israeli Strikes

Hezbollah, Lebanon's most prominent militant group, has faced a series of crushing setbacks over the past year, undermining its leadership, military capabilities, and long-term viability. Despite the organization’s attempts to spin its losses as part of a historical struggle, the...
India-Pakistan

India and Pakistan at Loggerheads Over Water: Battle for Indus Waters Treaty

India and Pakistan have managed to maintain a delicate balance over one of their most crucial and contentious shared resources — water. Despite ongoing tensions and several wars, the two nations have largely abided by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT),...
Russia-Africa

Russia’s Grain Diplomacy: A Soft Power Play Amid Africa’s Food Insecurity and Ukraine Conflict

Russia's grain diplomacy with Africa has become a strategic tool of influence. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia's efforts to supply grains as humanitarian aid to Africa's poorest nations have taken center stage. While these shipments...
South China Sea

South China Sea Territorial Disputes: Philippines’ Push for ASEAN Unity Faces Uphill Battle Against China’s Expanding Influence

The Philippines has been embroiled in a prolonged and intense struggle against repeated intrusions by the Chinese Coast Guard into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). These intrusions, primarily centered around the Second Thomas Shoal, have heightened tensions in the South...
Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi’s Strategic Visit to Ukraine: Strengthening Defense and Economic Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ukraine on August 23, 2024, at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This visit comes at a critical juncture in global geopolitics, with significant implications for bilateral relations, defense cooperation,...
Bay of Bengal

Bay of Bengal: New Epicenter of US-China Rivalry and Its Potential to Redefine Global Power Dynamics

As global geopolitical and strategic action increasingly shifts towards the Indo-Pacific region, the Bay of Bengal (BoB) has emerged as a critical area of interest. Traditionally overshadowed by the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the relatively peaceful...
Ukrainian servicemen sit inside from Russia's Kursk region.

Turning Point in Ukraine War: Ukrainian Counteroffensive Shifts Into Russia

For over a year, Ukraine has endured a relentless onslaught from Russian forces, with its citizens becoming accustomed to grim news reports from the front lines. However, a recent unexpected development has brought a rare sense of optimism to Ukrainian...
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