The rise of BRICS: A New Multipolar International Order?
The economic coalition BRICS (an acronym for its members: Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa), has rapidly risen to become a major actor in the global arena. With increased More
Meeting the Taliban at Tashkent: A New Hope for Multilateral Diplomacy in the Protection of Afghan Human Rights
There has been limited media attention directed at the latest multilateral meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. With representatives from almost 30 countries, diplomatic bodies, and journalists, the conference sought to redirect More
Crisis in Sri Lanka: the New Theater of Rivalry Between India and China
In 2022, Sri Lanka, an island nation of 22 million inhabitants to the south of India, suffered its worst crisis since its independence in 1947. Months of mass protests culminated More
Op-Ed: Turkey’s Mediation in the Ukrainian War: The Arbitrator we did not Expect
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Western world has sought unity in the face of Russian aggression. The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) chose More
A “Final Offer”: Why it Could be in the Interest of the United States to Reach an Agreement with Iran?
In 2015, Iran reached an agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with major powers, including the United States, to ensure the civilian character of Iran’s nuclear More
Taliban Backtracking on Promises of Girls’ Education
On March 23rd, the Taliban backtracked on its promise to let girls attend secondary school in Afghanistan. That morning, girls excitedly arrived at school after being home for seven months, More
South Korea’s Recent Election Could Destabilize East Asia
Amid rising global tensions, voters in South Korea have elected the foreign policy hawk Yoon Suk-yeol, a member of the conservative People Power Party. While Yoon is best known for More
Mali, Mercenaries and Putin: How Russia Spreads its Influence in Africa
As a shocked world watches his war unfold in Ukraine, Putin has quietly been using the Wagner Group – an infamous contingent of Russian mercenaries – to penetrate Africa and More
Orbán’s Fourth Consecutive Victory: A Pseudo-Democracy Where Only He Can Win
On Sunday, Hungarians headed to the parliamentary polls for the third time since Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party was elected in 2010. Opposition parties from left to right have united for More
The Ethiopian Unease: The War of a Nobel Peace Prize
In 2019, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, for his efforts to promote peace by resolving long-lasting conflict with neighboring Eritrea. Today, Ethiopia is More