Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Fakhar Alam The protracted Ukraine crisis has, at one point, created severe challenges for the global security architecture; on the other hand, it has caused unprecedented damage to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime (NPR). Prominently, this crisis has reinforced the perception among non-nuclear-weapon states (NNWS) that possessing nuclear weapons …
October, 2025
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21 October
What the Federation of Arab Republics Can Teach the U.S.–Japan–South Korea Trilateral
Dr. Ju Hyung Kim The Indo-Pacific’s geostrategic landscape is changing faster than at any time since the Korean War. Although the U.S.–Japan and U.S.–ROK alliances have long been bound by bilateral defense pacts, Japan and South Korea lack a formal defense treaty, while the trilateral has its own …
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17 October
Regulated Disorder: Israel-Hamas and the Truce as a System of Power
Dr. Cherkaoui Roudani This observation by Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations captures the profound metamorphosis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. War has not disappeared; it has evolved into a system of governance, where violence is converted into a tool of calibrated adjustment. The October 2025 ceasefire between Israel …
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17 October
Why Azerbaijan Is the Next Front of US-China Competition
Kamran Bokhari The Trump administration can build on its peace-deal momentum and push out Chinese influence in the Caucasus. From the US geopolitical perspective, Azerbaijan represents a pivotal strategic partner in Eurasia. Having played a key role in mediating a historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and neighboring Armenia, …
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17 October
How Iran, China, and Russia Would React to a US Return to Bagram Air Base
Fatemeh Aman A limited return to Afghanistan would confer immense advantages to Washington while triggering second-order geopolitical repercussions among its rivals. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to bring Bagram Air Base back under US control has set off fresh debate about America’s role in South and …
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17 October
Donald Trump Needs a Full-Spectrum Strategy for the New Cold War
Filip Styczynski In addition to strengthening Ukraine’s military, President Donald Trump can fight Russia and China by strengthening the information outlets that won America the Cold War. As President Donald Trump edges closer to greenlighting Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine—having “sort of made a decision” on the matter …
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17 October
The Age of Calculated Chaos: Trump, Putin, and the New World in Waiting
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh This is a summary of a paper I presented during a lecture at one of the leading global research centers, outlining my perspective on the similarities and differences between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin regarding domestic and foreign policy, and …
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16 October
The Lost Future of Gaza: Ceasefires Without Peace, Promises Without Tomorrow
Reeta Dutta The future of Gaza doesn’t look good as ceasefire talks start up again in October 2025. The land that was once thought to be the key to Palestinian independence has become a humanitarian graveyard and a puzzle for world politics. Ceasefires happen like clockwork: short breaks …
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16 October
Bridging the Cognitive Gap: Why Europe’s Misreading of China Risks Its Own Future
Hengu Wang Whenever I reflect on Europe’s development challenges and the state of Sino-European relations, I can’t help but think of China’s most famous science fiction novel. China’s rise, especially its rapid advancements in military and technology, has reshaped the global landscape. Yet, after a year of studying …
