A Disenchanted Japan Punishes The LDP – Analysis
By Kuniaki Nemoto Japan’s House of Representatives election on 27 October resulted in a hung parliament. Having ruled Japan since 2012, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost 68 seats, winning only...
View ArticleIndia And China Vie For Leadership Of Global South – Analysis
By Ronak Gopaldas The rivalry between China and India, both BRICS members, extends to their bid to lead the global south. As Western dominance wanes, both Beijing and New Delhi are advancing distinct...
View ArticleThe Price Of Eggs: Why Harris Lost To Trump – OpEd
It takes some skill to make Donald J. Trump look good. Two Democrats have succeeded in doing so: Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024. The conceit of both presidential campaigns, and...
View ArticleNarrative Intelligence: Detecting Chinese And Russian Information Operations...
By Joe Stradinger (FPRI) -- As geopolitical conflicts are increasingly shaped by misleading and deceptive information, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an indispensable tool in...
View ArticleBiden Lost Against Trump, Not Kamala – OpEd
Convinced as I am that there are some very positive aspects of Trump's election, economy and foreign policy, I believe that this is where we need to start to be able to say, as I believe I can say,...
View ArticleLessons Learned From The 2024 US Presidential Election – OpEd
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has sparked many discussions on the evolving political landscape and the key issues that influenced voters. Reflecting on these results reveals several crucial...
View ArticleThe Horn Of Africa States: President Trump’s Re-Election And The Region – OpEd
The Horn of Africa States region has been a significant geopolitical battleground on the world stage since the opening of the Suez Canal in the second half of the nineteenth century. The region’s...
View ArticleIndia’s Diplomatic Tightrope Act – OpEd
As the era of unipolarity is almost over, major powers as well as the rising powers from across the globe are eyeing to maximize their strategic and diplomatic footprint. International organizations...
View ArticleTrump’s Victory: Implications For Pakistan – OpEd
Donald Trump’s second term as the US President is expected to have profound impact on geopolitics and global asset/ commodity prices, which would ultimately have implications for the ongoing macro...
View ArticleShifting Alliances: Bangladesh’s Quest For Autonomy And Justice – OpEd
Under the premiership of Sheikh Hasina Wajid, Bangladesh witnessed widespread violence, corruption, nepotism, manipulation of the electoral process, favoritism, and discrimination. Moreover, the Awami...
View ArticlePakistan: Decentralize To Thrive – OpEd
Pakistan, a country long plagued by political instability, corruption, and inefficient governance, stands at a critical juncture in its history. Despite its rich cultural heritage, strategic...
View ArticleThe Delusion Of A Greater Afghanistan – OpEd
The notion of a "Greater Afghanistan," murmured in Afghan nationalist circles, is more fantasy than feasible, a mirage conjured by a handful of fervent propagandists. History and reality offer a stark...
View ArticleAI And Social Media: Catalysts Of Social Transformation – OpEd
Artificial intelligence (AI) has multifaceted impact on digital contents and social media. In recent years, the impact of AI embedded social media channels has had a profound effect on developing...
View ArticleAllah Is A Word And A 99 Name – OpEd
Some Muslims say Allah is the Arabic word for God; so the word Allah can be used by non-Muslims to refer to their own religious concept of God. Others vehemently oppose this. They maintain that no...
View ArticleIran: Unprecedented Surge In Executions – OpEd
The number of executions carried out by Iran’s religious dictatorship has exceeded 150 in the month from September 22 to October 21, marking the highest monthly total in the past decade. Since Massoud...
View ArticleNATO Secretary General Meets With European Leaders In Hungary
Thursday (7 November 2024), Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in a meeting of the European Political Community in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting was an opportunity for European leaders to...
View ArticleTrump 2.0 And The World Economy: The Challenges Of Protectionism And...
The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 has set the stage for a significant shift in both American domestic and international policy. Returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump’s second term...
View ArticlePresident Muizzu To Diversify The Tourism-Dependent Maldivian Economy – Analysis
New projects will supplement tourism and generate jobs for all skill sets Maldives, which has been over-dependent on the tourism industry for decades, has begun to realize the risks of over-dependence...
View ArticleTrump Presidency 2.0: Ending Colonial Mentality In Philippine Defense And...
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House should provide opportunities for the Philippines to end the perennial colonial mentality in Philippine defense and foreign policy. When...
View ArticleOff-The-Shelf Thermoelectric Generators Can Upgrade CO2 Into Chemicals:...
Readily available thermoelectric generators operating under modest temperature differences can power CO2 conversion, according to a proof-of-concept study by chemists at the University of British...
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