Media in the Crossfire – Shield or Sword?
The Dual Role of Media
Understanding the influence of the media — both as a shield from escalation and violence and a sword against peaceful...
Between Beijing and ASEAN: Cambodia’s Diplomatic Balancing Act
With little media coverage, but many political questions that often go beyond its borders, the Kingdom of Cambodia remains one of the most curious...
Between Giants: Turkey’s Central Asia Tightrope
In 2021, Turkish President Erdoğan received a map of the Turkic world by the representative of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which notably included...
Bureaucracy over Blood: West Papua’s Ongoing Fight for Independence
One half of the larger island of Papua, West Papua remains one of the most contested regions in the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, West Papua...
What Do Great Powers Talk About? A Data-Driven Look at Strategic Language
When states articulate their “grand strategy,” we tend to imagine something rigid and material: troop movements, defence planning, alliances, budgets, or diplomatic frameworks. Strategy...
Japan’s Quiet Shift: Pacifism Under Pressure
In domestic Japanese politics, the prevailing narrative under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is that Japan is finally doing what strategic necessity has long demanded:...
The Realist Nehru: Continuity in India’s Foreign Policy
“India’s new foreign policy marks not so much a repudiation of Nehru as a reinterpretation of his emphasis on autonomy and national interest.”
— C....
The Dark Side of the Moon – Lunar Diplomacy in the New Space Age
“Who owns the Moon?” Although this very simple yet intriguing question would better fit in a science fiction novel, it actually belongs on the...
The current state of nuclear disarmament – a lost cause?
Around the world, from Kazakhstan to Australia and the United States, communities continue to suffer from the consequences of nuclear testing: radiation-related illnesses, generational...
From Five to Many – BRICS Expanding to the Spotlight
The recent admission of new members to BRICS has captured the attention of political analysts and global leaders, as the organisation now represents 37.3%...
