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Xi Jinping Skips BRICS: A Silent Rebuke of a Fractured Bloc?

For the first time since BRICS was established in 2009, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the annual summit. His absence from the July 2025 gathering in Rio de Janeiro—a meeting that features a dramatically expanded bloc and arrives at a moment of geopolitical flux—suggests that it …

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Kazakhstan’s Diplomatic Resilience: A Crucial Catalyst in the Iranian Nuclear Conundrum

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As tensions escalate across the Caspian region and the specter of nuclear confrontation looms ominously, Kazakhstan’s unwavering dedication to nonproliferation and its astute foreign policy position it as a potential arbiter in the Iranian crisis. By harnessing its diplomatic acumen and strategic location, Kazakhstan could …

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“Most important” NATO summit ever

Martin Banks As world leaders gather for a crunch NATO summit, new polling says that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults see a benefit to NATO membership. The Pew Research poll comes on the eve of what many see as the most important NATO summit in many years. This will be …

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The Hidden Costs of Flexibility: Digital Inequality and the Gig Worker Reality in Southeast Asia

Alisya Kinyara Is the digital economy truly empowering and inclusive, or is it silently reinforcing new forms of exploitation, masked behind algorithms and convenience? This question grows more urgent as millions of gig workers across Southeast Asia, particularly motorcycle taxi drivers in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, begin …

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Artificial Intelligence and Defensive Modernisation

Jenny Adams Yet another exciting session of the ‘Understanding AI Program’ presented by the Silkroad 4.0 Platform, the International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) and their consortium of partners (such as Modern Diplomacy, ICCD, D-8, IAF, THC, and the like), the focus turned to how …

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The Rise of the Renminbi: China’s Strategic Move to Dethrone the U.S. Dollar in Global Trade

China is working hard to make the Renminbi (RMB) widely used worldwide and lessen the U.S. dollar’s role in global trade. These efforts are having a significant effect on the global financial landscape. China’s growth in the renminbi, primarily through bilateral agreements between Indonesia and China to use …

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Superpower in Denial: A Broken Model of Growth

‘Numbers don’t lie,’ but certainly deceive in India. Behind every celebration of prosperity is a harsher reality of exclusion, injustice, and hunger. This isn’t simply economic inequality; it’s a catastrophe masquerading as progress. India’s economic narrative, which is frequently portrayed as one of “unstoppable growth” and technological dominance, begins …

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Russia’s Strategic Pivot to Southeast Asia: Energy, Climate, and Geopolitics

Russia is redefining its strategy in Southeast Asia with renewed attention to energy cooperation, technology transfer, and multilateral cooperation. The adoption of new engagement protocols in 2025 is an expression of Russia’s desire to boost its influence in Southeast Asia through partnerships that resonate with the region’s evolving …

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Decoding the Oman Dialogue: Iran and the US in a Multipolar Middle East

The recent indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman, mediated by the Omani government, hold significant dimensions and importance from the perspective of international relations and strategic diplomacy theories. These discussions unfold amidst a global order marked by fundamental rifts, where multifaceted geopolitical, economic, …

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