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Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments
Defense & Security Middle East

Iran at War: Deterrence, National Identity, and Existential Stakes

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments
Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments
Diplomacy America Asia

Sanae Takaichi’s Visit to the United States: Expectations and Outcomes

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments
Diplomacy Asia Europe & Eurasia

Meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments
Defense & Security America Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Two Lies, One Truth: How States Signal War While Performing Peace

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments
Defense & Security Middle East

Hezbollah − degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed − destabilizes Lebanon once again

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

A black barrel of oil on dollar bills and arrow up. Concept of world prices increase for oil, diesel and gasoline.

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

Yuan on the map of Africa. Chinese investment and trading, african economy, import and export

Energy & Economics Africa Asia

China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Toward Africa: Opportunity, Asymmetry, and the Imperative of Structural Reform

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

The Chinese government’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries, effective from May 1, 2026, represents a significant shift in the…

Farmer African girl walking in farm field in Chad N'Djamena travel, located in Sahel desert and Sahara. Hot weather in desert climate on the Chari river in Africa.

Energy & Economics Africa

Financial Exclusion as a Catalyst of Human Insecurity: A Gender-Responsive Analysis of Climate Finance Policies in the Sahel Region.

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

Abstract Financial exclusion is not a mere symptom of poverty but a significant driver of insecurity. This paper presents a gender responsive analysis of the…

Diplomacy Africa

Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?

esp56dd91440a1d 17 Mar 2026 No Comments

US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states – Saudi…

A Belt And Road Initiative concept with letter tiles and Chinese Yuan bank notes on a map of China.

Energy & Economics Africa Asia

The Belt and Road boomed in 2025

esp56dd91440a1d 9 Mar 2026 No Comments

China’s engagement in overseas renewables grew once again, though not as much as in oil and gas Last year, Chinese companies’ “engagement” in 150 countries…

Holding Taiwan flag waving under cloudy sky. Fly in the sky. Deliberately blurry shot of the American flag in the distance

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact…

Jakarta, Indonesia - August 14: Gas tanker in port Jakarta on August 14, 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Energy & Economics Asia Middle East

ASEAN and the Middle East Crisis: Economic Vulnerability, Regionalism, and the Long History of External Energy Dependence

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

Middle Eastern crises have long acted as external audits of ASEAN’s economic model. From the 1973 embargo to current instability around Hormuz, each episode reveals…

Defense & Security Asia

Development of South Korea’s Missiles & Global Competitiveness of the Hyunmoo & Cheongung

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

1. Introduction: Strategic Importance of Missiles • Role of Missiles in Modern Warfare In contemporary warfare, missiles have established themselves as more than mere weapons;…

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). The U.S. Army Ralph Scott/Missile Defense Agency/U.S. Department of Defense, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

THAAD Redevelopment and Strategic Trade-offs: A Balancing Act in a Volatile Security Environment

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Reports suggesting the potential redeployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system from East Asia to the Middle East reflect the…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact…

The city is without electricity and in darkness. Every day the electricity is turned off to save money. No electricity for several hours. Trinidad, Cuba, Caribbean. January 26, 2024.

Energy & Economics America

Cuba at the Edge: Energy Crisis, Geopolitics, and Washington’s New Pressure

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

For many Cubans, blackouts have become part of their daily lives — sometimes lasting hours, sometimes most of the day. Traffic lights fail, transport slows,…

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

THAAD Redevelopment and Strategic Trade-offs: A Balancing Act in a Volatile Security Environment

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Reports suggesting the potential redeployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system from East Asia to the Middle East reflect the…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South…

State leaders of North and South America at the Summit of the Shield of the Americas. Daniel Torok, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Diplomacy America North America

Donald Trump and the New Latin American Right

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

The support of the new Latin American right for Donald Trump reveals how far it is willing to relativize democracy in the name of its…

The sharp rise in gold prices signals a strong bullish market trend.

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East North America Oceania

The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability

esp56dd91440a1d 23 Feb 2026 No Comments

The price of gold has risen to over US$5,000 (£3,662) an ounce for the first time ever, after doubling in value over the course of…

Inscription: sanctions on the flags of Russia and the European Union.

Diplomacy Europe & Eurasia

The problematic effectiveness of the EU sanctions against Russia

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of European Union sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its aggression against Ukraine. It explores the strategic rationale…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South…

Vietnam and Russia friendship flags are waving in the sky. Double country Flag waving with mast. Vietnam Russia national flag for agreement

Diplomacy Asia Europe & Eurasia

Meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh in the Kremlin. Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, Minister…

Large scale military conflict and war in the Middle East on map

Defense & Security America Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Two Lies, One Truth: How States Signal War While Performing Peace

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

I. The Problem With State Signalling Whenever states need to wage warfare they often employ a simple yet effective methodology which seems to work again…

Overlook Water Desalination Plant of Dubai

Energy & Economics Middle East

The impacts of attacking desalination plants in the Gulf region by Iran

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On March 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of…

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact…

Energy & Economics Asia Middle East

ASEAN and the Middle East Crisis: Economic Vulnerability, Regionalism, and the Long History of External Energy Dependence

esp56dd91440a1d 14 Apr 2026 No Comments

Middle Eastern crises have long acted as external audits of ASEAN’s economic model. From the 1973 embargo to current instability around Hormuz, each episode reveals…

Defense & Security America Asia Middle East

THAAD Redevelopment and Strategic Trade-offs: A Balancing Act in a Volatile Security Environment

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Reports suggesting the potential redeployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system from East Asia to the Middle East reflect the…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The effects of US strike on Kharg Island on global oil prices

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

I. Introduction On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel carried out joint military strikes on Iran and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In…

New Zealand and Australia national flags flying side by side against blue sky background

Defense & Security Oceania

Polycrisis in the Indo-Pacific Demands a Stronger Anzac Alliance

esp56dd91440a1d 9 Mar 2026 No Comments

Amid intensifying regional challenges and weakening multilateral systems, the trans-Tasman alliance must evolve from habit into a deliberately integrated, credible, and strategically agile instrument for…

Energy & Economics Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East North America Oceania

The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability

esp56dd91440a1d 23 Feb 2026 No Comments

The price of gold has risen to over US$5,000 (£3,662) an ounce for the first time ever, after doubling in value over the course of…

Diplomacy Africa America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East Oceania

The UN in crisis: Justice without power, power without justice

World & New World Journal 22 Sep 2025 No Comments

Abstract The United Nations (UN), eighty years after its creation, faces a structural crisis that reveals the tension between justice and power. This essay examines…

Start Fono aoao faitulafono a samoa the National Legislative Assembly of Samoa*

Diplomacy Oceania

Samoa’s 2025 Election: Change, Continuity and Predictable Uncertainties

World & New World Journal 22 Sep 2025 No Comments

What started as predictions of a nail-bitingly close election in Samoa turned into a stunning landslide for FAST party leader La’auli Leuatea Schmidt—a politician facing…

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