Tag: US

Here’s Why the U.S. Must Continue Its Commitment to Ukraine

[Nicholas Lovric] Disruptions in global energy supplies, mass displacement of populations and destabilization of trade routes are just a few of the potential consequences if Russia's aggression is not contained.

Arctic Front: Sino-Russian Cooperation and U.S. Concerns

[Nicholas Lovric] The Arctic is not merely a remote expanse of ice; it is a frontier of opportunity and competition, demanding our attention now more than ever.

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.

Here’s How Geopolitical Tensions are Reshaping Global Supply Chains

[Zephyr Quinn] Businesses are increasingly focusing on reshoring production, finding alternative suppliers, and investing in technology to enhance supply chain visibility and flexibility so that they can mitigate the risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties.

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.

Iran is a Toothless Tiger

[Bahauddin Foizee] The notion that Iran can dictate the regional order or project lasting power is an illusion.

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.

Will Middle East Replace the USA with China?

[Bahauddin Foizee] The U.S.’s military and political clout, coupled with its established relationships, provide it with a level of influence that China has yet to match.

Foreign Interference Behind Imran Khan’s Ouster in Pakistan?

[Bahauddin Foizee] It is crucial for anyone seeking to grasp the broader implications of Khan's removal and the future trajectory of Pakistani politics to first find out whether foreign interference played a role in Imran Khan's ouster.

What Lessons are to be Learned from U.S.’s Afghanistan Exit?

[John Bruton] The experience in Afghanistan and similar experiences elsewhere suggest that there is a strong temptation on USA's part to turn inwards and reduce commitments to the defence of other countries, including the European ones.