Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Bushra Ikram The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the only remaining bilateral arms control agreement between the United States (US) and Russia, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The New START, which accounted for 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons, was signed in …
September, 2025
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16 September
What could be the Future Scenario of US-Russia Arms Control?
Fakhar Alam After three years of continuing heightened tensions, the United States (US) and Russia have formally initiated negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. In this context, President Trump and President Putin recently met in Alaska, pledging to resolve the issue through a comprehensive agreement, rather …
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16 September
Can the Middle Corridor Transform Eurasia’s Energy Architecture?
Aytac Mahammadova The Middle Corridor, officially designated as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), represents far more than a logistical alternative connecting East and West. This strategic artery, stretching from China through Central Asia, across the Caspian Sea, and through the South Caucasus to Turkey and the European …
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16 September
New York Declaration: From US-led destabilization to Chinese-led development in the Middle East
Dr. Dan Steinbock Recently, a high-level UN conference urged Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution. The “New York Declaration” set out a phased plan to end the eight-decade conflict and the ongoing Gaza catastrophe. Co-chaired by France and Saudi …
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16 September
Israel warns Hamas of action “wherever they are” as Qatar summit convenes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that further strikes on Hamas leaders are possible, coinciding with a summit of Arab and Islamic states in Qatar. This summit aimed to show support for Qatar following an Israeli attack on the Gulf state, which was a significant escalation in military …
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16 September
US and China Agree on TikTok Deal Ahead of Trump-Xi Call
The U.S. and China have reached a framework agreement to transfer ownership of TikTok to U.S.-based control, a deal expected to be finalized during a call between Presidents Trump and Xi on Friday. Teenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of a TikTok logo in …
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16 September
Strategic Deployment of Soft Power in China’s Global Ascendancy
Dur e Adan In international relations, soft power is the ability to co-opt rather than coerce, in contrast with hard power. It entails using attractiveness and appeal to influence other people’s preferences. Soft power, which uses foreign policy, political ideals, and culture to effect change, is non-coercive. Joseph …
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16 September
The Internal Dilemmas of BRICS: Delivery Gaps and Limits to South–South Solidarity
Shara A. Rondon Symbolism and Stagnation “BRICS in the international system: very relevant countries, but a group of limited importance.” (Viola, 2015) In 2009, BRICS held its first leaders’ summit in Yekaterinburg and since then has cultivated an oversized symbolic presence. BRICS promotes itself as the voice of …
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3 September
More Diplomacy, Not Minefields, Needed to Secure Peace in the South Caucasus
Hrair Balian On August 8, 2025, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia signed a joint declaration for peace at the White House, with President Donald Trump as witness. Their foreign ministers also initialed, pending “further actions” before signing, an Agreement on Establishment …
