by Laura Scotto di Clemente | Mar 18, 2024 | Commentary
Background Egypt suffered mighty consequences from food rising prices, which rose by 72% in the last fiscal year, pushing the cost of living over the reach of many. Inflation is slowing down from historic peak of 38.0% in September but still remains high. The official...
by Ilaria Gallo | Mar 18, 2024 | Commentary
Introduction The illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 shook the international community, challenging the very foundations of European security. In response to this violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, NATO quickly strengthened...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 13, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China functions as the paramount organ of state authority, operating as a single-chamber legislature endowed with extensive capabilities, including amending the Constitution, legislating, supervising governmental...
by Ji-han Lim | Feb 16, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Within the intricate mosaic of Asia-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan stands out not just as a sovereign entity but as a central hub, pivotal to the strategic frameworks of global heavyweights such as the United States and China. Positioned strategically along...
by Ilyas Gülenç | Feb 16, 2024 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
Excessive use of raw materials, pollution of air & soil, melting of glaciers, rising sea levels and negative implications of climate change demonstrate that unsustainable business activities endanger the Earth’s habitability and in turn the profitability of future...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 5, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The appointment of Admiral Dong Jun as the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Minister of National Defense represents a critical juncture in the nation’s military leadership and strategic direction. Dong’s ascension to this role, notable for...
