Power vs Justice: The ICC under U.S. Siege
On October 7, 2025, two years after the Hamas offensive, calls for justice in the Israel-Gaza war remain a global priority. Yet, enforcing accountability is increasingly fraught. Over the past More
Ukraine’s Epilogue?: How Moldova’s Parliamentary Election Results Could Affect Great Power Dynamics in Eastern Europe
On September 28, Moldova’s incumbent Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won 55 out of 101 seats in the nation’s Parliament, occupying an absolute majority and bringing the country a More
Ambiguity as Strategy: Hybrid Warfare
Technological advances in military technology such as drones, and new tactics like disinformation campaigns, have changed how states anticipate and respond to threats. These advances were built using the capabilities More
The Mineral Boon: Great Power Tensions, Technology, and a Rush for Resources.
Embedded in the Earth of the Southern Congo sits an estimated 3.4 million metric tons of cobalt, nearly half of the world’s known supply. This mineral–essential for electric cars, computer More
Taiwan’s Security Under Trump: What Can It Expect
While Trump’s last tenure saw the U.S. strengthening its influence abroad, the current presidency prioritizes foreign policies based on transactionality. With rising tariffs on allies and a reversal of the More
Is there room for Grand Strategy in America First? Understanding Foreign Policy Considerations in the Trump Administration
The Trump administration’s foreign policy has been, at best, perplexing. Diplomatic ties appear to be of little concern. Trump and his cabinet repeatedly disparaged long-standing alliances, from NATO to the More
Georgia’s Foreign Policy Shift: A Strategic Departure from Western Alliances
From “Kremlin-like” laws to forging a strategic partnership with China, Georgia’s foreign alliances are undergoing a significant realignment. A recalibration towards alternative alliances thus raises questions about Georgia’s future in the EU and its democratic trajectory on the international stage.
Caught Between Giants: Can Vietnam Balance Trade and Security Amidst U.S.-China Tensions ?
As the risk of President Trump’s tariffs looms and a naval conflict with China intensifies, Vietnam’s high-wire diplomacy is facing its most critical test yet.
An Optimistic Look at the Diplomatic Landscape Inherited by Trump
The United States’ position has shifted greatly since 2017, in many ways stronger than it has been in more than a decade. The Biden administration is handing off a historically strong economy, with among the highest growth rates in the developed world in which the US has maintained its lead in technology, and a promising international landscape in which the U.S. possesses the upper hand in negotiations with enemies and allies alike.
Geopolitics Never Went Away
After the Soviet collapse in 1991, political scientist Francis Fukuyama famously argued in The End of History that liberal democracy’s triumph marked the conclusion of ideological struggles between great powers. This led some to believe that traditional geopolitical competition had faded.