Kyiv Must Prepare for a Possible Change of Heart in America and Europe, warns “Foreign Affairs” magazine. A coalition of the world’s wealthiest and most technologically advanced countries gives Ukraine a major structural advantage. Yet Western military support comes with its own risks and challenges. One is Ukraine’s …
Read More »China and Venezuela Deepening Cooperation
In a significant development that underscores the changing dynamics of global politics and economics, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro recently signed several bilateral cooperation agreements in Beijing, highlighting the changing dynamics of world politics and economics. China’s determination to participate in partnerships that promote …
Read More »Russia already spent over US$167 billion on war against Ukraine – Forbes
In a year and a half since the start of its full-scale invasion, Russia spent about US$167.3 billion on the war against Ukraine, of which US$34 billion worth of equipment were destroyed by Ukraine’s Armed Forces alone. Source: Forbes calculations based on data from the General Staff of …
Read More »Iran and Sudan’s Rapprochement in 2023: New Changes in the Regional Geopolitics of the Middle East
The Middle East is a strategic region that connects Asia, Africa, and Europe and has significant natural resources, especially oil and gas. The Middle East is also a source of various conflicts and crises that pose threats to regional and global peace. The change in Middle East politics …
Read More »Silk Road vs Spice Route: IMEC and its Implications
PM Modi’s opening remarks at the G20 Meeting made references to overcoming the crisis of mutual trust among nations and the turbulent state of the global economy. The culmination of the G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi has resulted in some crucial developments in the global arena. India’s PM …
Read More »Jordan’s Economic Challenges: Rethinking the IMF’s Role
Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In the complex world of international economics, nations often turn to international institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for guidance and financial support during times of economic turmoil. These institutions present themselves as purveyors of structural economic reform, promising to …
Read More »“To The Last Ukrainian”
The war is a disaster in every sense. It was Vladimir Putin who initially noted that the West is willing to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian. Well, it looks like it’s finally happening — we’ve run out of Ukrainians, or at least we ran out of the …
Read More »Two Negatives Make a Positive? Nigerien Coup and the Question of Inter-Junta Recognition’s Legitimacy
On 26 July 2023, the military of Niger detained President Mohamed Bazoum and announced a coup d’etat. The country, located in the African region of Sahel, has a long history of armed conflicts. Since its independence in 1960, the country had seen quite a few coup attempts, with …
Read More »From Disintegration to Cooperation: Kazakhstan’s perspective in Central Asian Integration
The Russia-Ukraine war has underscored the significance of regional integration among the Central Asian states. A cohesive Central Asia could serve as a counterweight to the assertive policies of Russia and the growing influence of China, which regards the region as its sphere of influence. The future of …
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