Op-ed

Tuhu Negraha In the rapidly evolving panorama of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country and a booming economy, stands out significantly. In the fierce technological rivalry between the titans China and the United States, Indonesia’s strategic influence cannot be downplayed. But what are the …

Sarah Neumann In the midst of the conflict over redefining the world order among the great powers, intensified by the Ukraine war, China’s changing role remains obscure in the dust of the war. Although no end to the bloody war in Ukraine is on the horizon, the idea …

Mohammad Imad Samuel P Huntington, in his book, “Clash of Civilizations”, explained that the “culture and cultural identities” would be shaping up the cohesion and conflict in the post-cold War period. Fast forward to the 21st century, we are witnessing many structural and ideological changes in the international …

John Smith The rapid advancement of the digital economy is creating new opportunities for developing countries. It has the potential to boost productivity, expand financial inclusion, and foster sustainable development. Among these opportunities, blockchain technology is emerging as one of the most revolutionary elements. Similar to the prior …

Nadia Hilmi US President Joe Biden’s statements against his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping describing him as unsuitable for diplomacy come days after US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to China aimed primarily at helping repair relations between Beijing and Washington. In my opinion, these irresponsible statements by …

Zartaj Chaudhary As the largest and most populous continent in the world, Asia has a complex history that is full of uncertainties. This region is home to almost half of the world’s population, which is predicted to grow more quickly.  It might create approximately 40% of global consumption …

While bilateral debt represented 52 per cent in 2000, this declined to 25 per cent by 2021. Africa’s annual bond issuances rose from $10 billion in the early 2000s, to about $80 billion by 2016–2020. The share of China’s debt to Africa rose from just 1 per cent …

By Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In the realm of grammar lessons, we come across the conditional “if,” a powerful word that extends its influence from syntax to the intricate domain of Arabic politics. The question we pose is neither naive nor prejudiced. It arises from the buzz that relentlessly …

Naveed Mangi In the realm of international relations, alliances, and partnerships often shift as countries adapt to changing geopolitical dynamics. One such case is the changing dynamics between Pakistan and India, and their respective relationships with the United States and Russia. Historically, Pakistan aligned itself with the United …