U.S. and Malaysia’s Air Defense Partnership in South China Sea

[Adrian Paul Pereira] As the South China Sea continues to be a focal point for geopolitical tensions, collaborations like this one play an essential role in ensuring that the airspace and maritime regions of the Indo-Pacific remain secure.

Assad’s Fall will Soon Ignite a New Battle for Syria’s Future

[Bahauddin Foizee] Regional and global players are positioning themselves to shape the outcome of Assad's fall, with each having a stake in what comes next for Syria.

South Korea’s Potential Role in the Quad

[Min Jae (민재)] Any move to openly antagonize China could have severe economic consequences, not to mention the military ramifications of escalating tensions with its powerful neighbour.

Europe’s Path to Sovereignty, Security and Self-Reliance

[Lucas Dupont] As the continent faces a range of destabilizing factors, it’s clear that Europe’s future stability depends on its ability to act autonomously, without excessive reliance on the United States.

Here’s Why UN Secretary-General Joined Putin at BRICS Summit in Russia

[Bahauddin Foizee] Critics who expect Guterres to unambiguously condemn Russia or support one side are overlooking the necessity of dialogue in conflict resolution.

Implications of Ukrainians Using Indian Weapons against Russians

[Nicholas Lovric] Indian ammunition, initially sold to Italy and the Czech Republic, is now in the hands of Ukrainian forces. [...] If verified, this could signal not only a shift in the battlefield but also a strain in a historically strong relationship with Moscow.

Iran’s Missiles to Russia Have Significant Implications for the U.S.

[Nicholas Lovric] Both Iran and Russia share a common adversary in the West, and their deepening cooperation serves as a challenge to the U.S. influence in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

China’s Ambitious $51 Billion Pledge to Africa: A Strategic Gamble?

[Ellington Ngandu] As Africa navigates this new chapter of engagement with China, the continent must carefully assess the benefits and potential pitfalls of this substantial financial commitment.

Germany’s Balancing Act with China in a Shifting Global Landscape

[Bahauddin Foizee] Approximately 60% of German businesses operating in China are taking steps to enhance supply chain reliability, with many looking to Southeast Asia as a new frontier.

U.S. Approach to Syria: From Cold War to Joe Biden

[Ahmed Khalid Al-Fahad] While the U.S. has expressed support for democratic principles in Syria, its actual influence has been constrained by the internal dynamics of the conflict, the resilience of the Assad regime and the involvement of foreign powers that back opposing sides in the war.

Ukraine’s Shortage of Munitions

[John Bruton] [EU] member governments need simultaneously to ramp up arms production for Ukraine, pour money into the Green deal, provide for the healthcare for an ageing population, and manage the debt inherited from the Covid epidemic, while still respecting the Maastricht budgetary criteria.

The Promise of the BURMA Act

[Bahauddin Foizee] The effectiveness of this law ultimately depends on the cooperation of regional state actors such as Bangladesh, India and Thailand.