by Ji-han Lim | Nov 23, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Introduction At the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, a significant meeting took place, drawing considerable attention in the realm of international politics. This was the dialogue between President Joe Biden of the United States and...
by Joshua Perkins | Nov 8, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management
Introduction The situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip is tense. Although there have been numerous attacks in Israel, the present situation appears to be much more extensive than in the past. Coming to the aid of its ally, the United States has sent military forces...
by MENA Task Force | Oct 24, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management, Policy Brief
Background On October 7, 2023, in the next day of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the world woke to the news of another terrorist attack where militants of Hamas and Islamic Jihad infiltrated borders around Gaza from land, air and sea to seize...
by Tom Peeters | Jul 14, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The Middle East, a region rich in energy resources, is strategically important for global powers. As the world’s largest oil importer, China has steadily increased its influence in the area. This influence is driven by China’s energy needs and diplomatic...
by Mats Radeck | Jan 27, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief
US-China Relations: Adrift Between Conflict and Tianxia by Mats Radeck[i], Fatih Civrillioglu[ii] October 18, 2022 | 8 min read Introduction On August 2, 2022, Nancy Pelosi visited the island of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) to underscore America’s...
by Jannis Figura | Jan 25, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management, Research
Abstract The Ukraine War slowed down over the past months due to the harsh weather conditions and the high casualties on both sides. Russia and Ukraine will likely launch new offensives between February and April 2023. While Russia’s battlefield destiny lies in its...