Asia Pacific

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion flagship initiative under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is more than an infrastructure project—it is a geopolitical linchpin for Beijing’s ambitions in South Asia and beyond. Yet, this strategic endeavor faces a paradoxical threat: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), …

Ankara’s involvement in Sudan indicates its foreign policy is bereft of any values and willing to ignore sanctions intended to deter continued bloodshed. Recent Washington Post reporting broke the story of Turkish arms manufacturers engaging in weapons sales to both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and possibly the …

Idris Hani The cup of crime in Syria has run over, and all the narratives in which images played a decisive role have been exposed. This same image now creates its own opposing discourse: justifying and concealing crimes. Was it any surprise when Syria was handed over to …

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a reinvigorated “America First” trade policy aimed at bolstering US economic and national security interests. The key but not exhaustive components of this policy include implementation of universal baseline tariffs on most imported goods to protect domestic industries. Tariffs are …

USAID has long served as both a humanitarian force and a tool of U.S. foreign policy, delivering aid and influence for over six decades. The agency has been a crucial leg in the three-legged stool of U.S. foreign policy—development, defense, and diplomacy—promoting stability through aid. From disaster relief …

Recent years have seen a noticeable ramp-up of China’s aggressiveness in the South China Sea. While China previously held a far more passive stance in regards to its neighbors, it seems that shaky footage of Chinese Coast Guard vessels or fishing boats shadowing and attacking Philippine vessels with …

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 …