Op-ed

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sana Khan The Financial Stability Board (FSB), established after the 2008 global financial crisis, has warned that fragmented and inconsistent regulation of cryptocurrencies poses growing risks to the global financial system. The FSB’s latest review covering 29 jurisdictions including the U.S., EU, UK, and Hong Kong found that …

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have surged to their highest levels in decades, following deadly cross-border clashes that have pushed both nations to the brink of prolonged confrontation. At the centre of the crisis is Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whom Islamabad blames for …

Nicholas Oakes Madagascar has become the latest flashpoint in a growing wave of youth-driven revolts sweeping across continents. What began as protests over blackouts and water shortages quickly escalated into a generational uprising that forced President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country, a stunning collapse that underscores how …

Washington’s diplomatic and policy stakeholders have been in full motion in Africa this quarter—from Senate hearings shaping ambassadorial leadership to high-level visits in Benin, Cameroon, and Mali. The rhythm of these engagements suggests an evolving U.S. foreign policy, one that fuses civilian and military instruments of statecraft to …