Demonstrations in Iran and China: Dictatorships Under Popular Pressure
In Asia, the end of 2022 was marked by strong popular protests in two of the world’s most powerful authoritarian regimes: China and Iran. In the first case, the protests, More
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
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
Boycotts of the Beijing Winter Olympics and China’s Digital Authoritarianism
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing were held against diplomatic boycotts, amid several allegations of human rights violations in China. China’s political attempts to clear its name and shift the More
The “submarine crisis” : A Threat to NATO Cooperation ?
The “submarine crisis” : a threat to NATO cooperation ? This was “a stab in the back” according to the French foreign minister. France’s ambassadors from the United States and More
Western Corporations in China: Boycotts, Sanctions, and Political Troubles
On March 29th, the Chinese government warned Swedish fashion retailer H&M and other western companies taking a stand against Chinese labour practices in Xinjiang province, home to the bulk of More
Western Sanctions Deepen Sino-Russian Ties: How the US Will Likely Face a “Strategic Overdraft”
Joe Biden frequently vows to promote multilateralism and rebuild international alliances between the US and the rest of the world. During his foreign policy address at the State Department in More
Beyond Words and Signatures: The Paris Agreement Revisited
As one of the world’s leading superpowers, many nations take after the example of the U.S. Following four years of climate policy characterized by deregulation and weakened enforcement measures under More
The New Face of Globalism
Despite calls for cooperation from both sides, the relationship between the United States (US) and China continues to decline. The recent conclusion of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) investigation into More
“America is Back”: A Review of Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Speech
Joe Biden delivered his first major foreign policy address since taking office. During his announcement, the president insisted that “America is back”, and revealed clear intentions to reverse the manner More