Congo’s Forgotten War: Who Benefits?
For three decades, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been trapped in a conflict whose origins lie not in its own borders, but...
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...
Beyond American Guardianship: New Dynamics and Dilemmas in Persian Gulf Security
The Persian Gulf, located at the vital geopolitical intersection and crisscrossed by major global energy corridors, has long held a main place in international...
The 8th of January 2023: The Failed Bolsonaro Coup d’état
The invasion of democratic institutions, the will to take over the government, speeches against democracy and the spread of fake news sound familiar. But...
The Optics of Doing “Something”
In the months following Donald Trump's reelection and inauguration as President of the United States, many of his political opponents began to share a...
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...
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...
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....
