Iran-US

Iran Challenge: Biden’s Options and Strategies

Pressure is growing on US President Joe Biden to directly attack Iran following a drone attack on an American outpost in Jordan. While hitting Iranian targets is an option, analysts suggest the US is more likely to strike Iranian-supported proxy...
International Court of Justice (ICJ)

How Will International Court Ruling Shape Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Talks?

Israel and Hamas are likely to be bolstered in negotiations for a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners following an International Court of Justice ruling that Israel's conduct in Gaza risks acts of genocide. The court's decision, which did not satisfy...
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Political Evolution:  Third DPP Presidency

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te has won the presidential elections for the third consecutive time, breaking the Kuomintang's dominance in Taiwanese politics. The DPP, formed in 1986, has held the position for 23 years, with the first...
Ethiopia Port

Geopolitical Ramifications of Ethiopia’s Port Deal with Somaliland

In 2024, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland's President Muse Bihi Abdi, granting the landlocked country direct commercial and military access to the Red Sea.  Somaliland agreed to lease a military port in the Gulf of Aden and 20 kilometres...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un’s War Threats and Domestic Woes

Kim Jong Un has been a vocal critic of South Korea since January 2024. He presided over the test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile and declared South Korea as the North's primary enemy. He vowed to remove unification language...
Armenia

Armenia’s Prime Minister’s Call for a New Constitution

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has emphasized the need for a new constitution rather than a constitutional reform to ensure the country's democratic legitimacy and viability. He stated that the new constitution should be voted by the people of Armenia,...
Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Will Prabowo face a runoff in Indonesian presidential election?

Indonesian presidential polls may face a runoff due to the lack of support for frontrunner Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Support for the pair is stagnating at 46-47%, making a runoff in June a possibility. A...
Russian President Vladimir Putin with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

Azerbaijan’s Demand for Ex-Soviet Exclaves’ Return

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized his country's sovereignty over territories that belonged to Soviet Azerbaijan but have been under Armenian control for over 30 years. In his first interview in 2024, Aliyev discussed the February 7 snap presidential election,...
Iranian Parliament

Iran’s Regime Purging in Parliamentary Elections

Iran's regime is preparing for sham parliamentary elections in March, with the disqualification of key officials from running for office causing a stir. The Guardian Council spokesperson announced the disqualification of 26 members of the current Majlis and key figures...
Iran

Iran’s Political Arena for the 2024 Elections

Iran's internal politics are being impacted by the upcoming elections, which will determine the composition of the 12th term parliament and the Council of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the Supreme Religious Leader. The elections are the first since...
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