Coming to a battlefield near India: The Military Singularity Read More »
Normalization for both Israel and Palestine feels like a parable from a parallel universe right now Six months ago today, I found myself crouching on the runway at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the air heavy with the noise of explosions …
Six months on, the catastrophe of October 7th is still unfolding Read More »
The global geopolitical map is experiencing its deepest reconfiguration in decades. Global trade is being rerouted, supply chains are being redesigned and new security alliances are being forged. All of this is happening as the world is being forced to …
Is this a pivotal moment for the rise of the ‘middle powers’? Read More »
Ceasefires are a uniquely complicated tool in armed conflict. This is because they exist at the intersection of war, law and politics. Political scientist Cindy Wittke has suggested that attempts to define what a ceasefire is and what it entails will ultimately …
When South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol broke out into an impromptu performance of the song “American Pie” at a gala White House dinner in 2023, it was more than just a musical interlude. It was symbolic of how on the big …
Digital trade, from software sales to streaming movies, plays a bigger role than ever in the global economy. Its meteoric growth has renewed interest on the implications that this form of globalisation could have on the global economy, development opportunities, …
Another day, another bloodcurdling threat from Vladimir Putin. The Russian president used his annual televised address to warn the west that he was prepared to defend his country, if necessary, by using nuclear weapons. “They should eventually realise that we …
Which country is the greatest threat to the United States? The answer, according to a large proportion of Americans, is clear: China. Half of all Americans responding to a mid-2023 survey from the Pew Research Center cited China as the biggest risk …
Is the United States overestimating China’s power? Read More »
The countries responsible for 88% of global emissions, including large emitters in Asia, have pledged net-zero emissions by 2050, yet current efforts are insufficient. Integrating trade policies with climate initiatives could break the gridlock and bring us closer to this …
Prolonged trade tensions hamper efforts to reach global net zero goals Read More »
For Sweden, a nation that had adhered to military neutrality for more than two centuries, the decision to pursue NATO membership in 2022 signified a historic departure. This shift in position, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, indicates a re-evaluation …
Sweden accession firmly anchors NATO’s northward expansion – A blow to Putin’s Russia Read More »
