Members of the Politburo Standing Committee from left, , Li Xi, Cai Qi, Zhao Leji, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning and Ding Xuexiang attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing.

China’s 2026 Test Year: Preserving Stability While Projecting Power Ahead of a Defining Political Moment

As China steers into 2026, it does so in a year of careful calibration that analysts describe as a critical passage towards 2027, when the Communist Party’s 21st Party Congress will unveil the next slate of top leaders and could...
Coal waits to be transported at Guoyuan Port container terminal in Chongqing, China

China’s Industrial Scale Powers Growth but Risks Overproduction and Global Tensions

China now produces more than 30 percent of the world’s manufactured goods—surpassing the combined output of the United States, Germany, and South Korea. Some Chinese scholars argue the country should target 45 percent of global capacity, framing sheer scale as...
Australia–Indonesia

Australia-Indonesia Economic Partnership Emerges as Key to Strengthening Indo-Pacific Supply Chain Resilience Amid US–China Rivalry

With the intensifying great power rivalry, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia are increasingly asking a critical question: can economic cooperation provide a hedge against growing strategic vulnerability? This concern shaped the discussions during the Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held...
China-Latin America

China Courts Latin America With $9.2 Billion Bet—Challenging the U.S. in Its Own Backyard

In a bold strategic move that underscores the deepening rivalry between Washington and Beijing, China has unveiled a massive US$9.2 billion credit line and infrastructure investment fund aimed at Latin American and Caribbean nations. This initiative, announced at the China-CELAC (Community of...
Syria

America Must Accept the Limits of Its Power in Syria — And Focus on What Matters Most

The Illusion of Fixing Syria: For over a decade, the United States has poured energy, resources, and diplomatic capital into Syria, chasing an elusive goal: fixing a country shattered by civil war, authoritarian brutality, and proxy conflicts. But it’s time...
5G

Geopolitics of Technology: Global Race for 5G Dominance and Its Impact on International Relations

The advent of 5G technology has become a pivotal moment in the modern era, marking a significant shift not only in telecommunications but also in global power dynamics. This fifth-generation mobile network promises unprecedented speed, reliability, and connectivity, revolutionizing industries...

Correlation Between Political Geography and Geopolitics

Political geography and geopolitics are closely related fields that examine the relationship between geography, politics, and power. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct focuses and methodologies. Political geography primarily explores how spatial relationships and geographical features influence...

What is the concept of geopolitics?

Geopolitics is a term that merges geography with politics, reflecting how physical space, natural resources, and demographic factors influence the political landscape. The word itself comes from the Greek "geo" (earth) and "politika" (affairs of the cities). The impact of...
Marine Le Pen- National Rally party, French

Far-Right Leads French Polls, Seeks to Secure Parliamentary Majority

France is witnessing a seismic shift in its political landscape as the far-right National Rally (RN) leads after the first round of parliamentary elections. This unexpected development positions RN on the brink of unprecedented political power, marking a historic moment...
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s Motives for Gaza War

As Israel's war with Hamas continues, Israelis are increasingly angry at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government's inability to free the remaining 136 hostages in the Gaza Strip. Protesters have called for Netanyahu's resignation, while hostage families stormed the...
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