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 Price of Transatlantic Loyalty: How Much is Europe Willing to Pay?
A new world order is in the making.
With that, the dynamic of the transatlantic alliance is changing, and the costs of European loyalty...
Ballots and Byte Codes: Gen Z, Protests, and the Digital Transformation of Democracy
“The revolution will not be televised”—but it will be live-streamed. When the government of Nepal abruptly banned over 20 social media platforms, attempting to...
From Safety to Strategy Nuclear Power During a Time of War
The phrase “war never changes” holds truth and inconsistency. Overall, yes, the concept of war remains the same in that it involves the use...
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....
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:...
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%...
Canada as Europe’s Trump Card
The return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2024 had profound effects on the established structure of interstate relationships within the transatlantic...
If the Land Disappears, Does the Nation? The Tuvalu Question
East of Australia and north of New Zealand lies Tuvalu, a constellation of nine low-lying coral islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. None rises...
The Empty Cities of Karabakh: The Wake of a Forgotten Humanitarian Disaster
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev heaped more praise on what he termed a “successful anti-terrorist operation that lasted less than a day” than the...
