Asia Pacific

Taiwan’s geopolitical significance cannot be overstated, as it is situated at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, a critical hub for global trade and commerce. Taiwan’s location has made it a valuable target for powerful nations throughout history, including colonial powers such as Japan and some European countries. …

Strategic deterrence is a dynamic and colossal phenomenon that has evolved in the 21 st century, depending on the changes in international relations, in technological processes and in the security concepts. In the past, strategic deterrence was mainly an element of nuclear weapons with the MAD tactic popular …

Space is becoming increasingly militarized. Nations are racing to develop satellite warfare capabilities and advanced space-based surveillance systems. The rapid evolution of these technologies is transforming the nature of modern conflicts. From anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons to artificial intelligence-enhanced reconnaissance, space is becoming the ultimate battlefield dictating strategic advantage …

Daniel Steinbrooke Who do I call when I want to talk to Europe? Kissinger once quipped highlighting the internal divides of the old continent. Today, he’d have a similar problem calling America. In recent weeks, President Biden has yielded spotlight to Trump who has talked with foreign leaders …

An ambitious China and a changing American leadership will lead to significant changes in the relationship between the two countries over the next few years. China has taken decisive action to entrench its position in Latin America, a region long neglected by the United States. Just how seriously …

Donald Trump’s second term could solidify the U.S. pivot to Asia, focusing resources on countering China’s assertiveness. Prioritizing the Indo-Pacific requires downgrading European commitments, leveraging alliances like Japan and Taiwan, and strengthening the first island chain’s defenses to thwart Chinese ambitions. To Take On China, Trump Should Pivot …

The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, has arguably reshaped the narrative of global power dynamics, with the Kazan Declaration emerging as a resolute challenge to U.S.-dominated geopolitics. This pivotal document underscores a unified BRICS vision that opposes the misuse of global institutions for political leverage, advocates for …

The recent escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict has revealed serious limitations in China’s long-standing Middle East strategy, forcing Beijing to confront uncomfortable realities in a region known for deeply entrenched rivalries. Over the past decade, China has carefully positioned itself as an economic partner and diplomatic player in …

Amid a growing bipartisan consensus that the United States needs to do more to contain China, much of the policy debate in Washington has focused on China’s economic and technological clout. Now, given China’s economic problems—high youth unemployment, a troubled real estate market, increased government debt, an aging …