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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…

The war in Yemen between Yemeni armed forces and UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council. Soldiers of Saudi-backed Homeland Shield Forces are deployed in Seiyun city. Yemen - january 04, 2026

Defense & Security Africa Middle East

New Yemen, New Gulf

esp56dd91440a1d 23 Feb 2026 No Comments

The War in Yemen and the Rift Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Amid the dramatic developments in the Yemeni civil war around the turn of…

President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office, March 19, 2026. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok.

Diplomacy America Asia

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

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Between 18 and 21 March 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first official visit to the United States. The Washington summit was the…

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…

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…

M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) conduct live-fire missions during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo). Part of this photo was blurred for security purposes. [null Courtesy], Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Attack on Iran: A Balance of Results

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reached its first critical juncture. It can be characterised as an attempt at a crushing, disarming strike. The…

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Defense & Security Asia

What’s Driving Pakistan-Afghanistan War? Islamabad’s Never-Ending Cycle of Insecurity

esp56dd91440a1d 17 Mar 2026 No Comments

Islamabad has accused Kabul of drifting into an “India colony”, a charge that was further sharpened following Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to…

Diplomacy America Asia

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

esp56dd91440a1d 7 Apr 2026 No Comments

Between 18 and 21 March 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first official visit to the United States. The Washington summit was the…

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…

President Donald Trump meets with Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley). White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Diplomacy America

What does Argentina gain and concede with Trump’s agreement?

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

Argentina has just reached a new milestone in its renewed alignment with Washington. A few weeks ago, officials from both countries sealed the so-called Framework…

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…

Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Attack on Iran: A Balance of Results

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reached its first critical juncture. It can be characterised as an attempt at a crushing, disarming strike. The…

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…

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…

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…

Bucha, Ukraine. APR 04, 2022 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visit Bucha town after liberation it from Russian occupiers during Russian Ukrainian war

Defense & Security Europe & Eurasia

Ukraine’s Response to Russia’s Aggression: Strategic Lessons from the 21st-Century Warfare

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

What the years of war in Ukraine have shown is that, while initially seen primarily as a victim of Russia’s illegal aggression, Ukraine has developed…

Diplomacy Europe & Eurasia

Russia in Eurasian Geopolitics: between Alexandr Dugin and Sergey Karaganov

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

Abstract This paper examines Russia’s geopolitical identity and strategic orientations in Eurasian geopolitics, focusing on the contrasting perspectives of Aleksandr Dugin and Sergey Karaganov. It…

Navy France. Sub boat in ocean. Navy France. Nuclear attack submarines. Submarine production concept in France. Submarine fleet. French flag on sky background. Sub boat back view.

Defense & Security Europe & Eurasia

Nuclear deterrence – Speech by M. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

President delivers speech on France’s nuclear deterrence During a visit to the Ile Longue operational base, Emmanuel Macron says we are currently at a geopolitical…

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…

Defense & Security Middle East

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

esp56dd91440a1d 31 Mar 2026 No Comments

The fragile peace in Lebanon was already showing serious strains in the first months of 2026 – and then came the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.…

Defense & Security America Asia Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Attack on Iran: A Balance of Results

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reached its first critical juncture. It can be characterised as an attempt at a crushing, disarming strike. The…

Flags of US, Israel and Iran painted on cracked wall

Defense & Security Middle East

The Geopolitical Implications of the Iran War

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

Since the United States and Israel commenced their unwarranted and unprovoked strike against Iran, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the US and Roaring Lion by…

Khark island, Iran (1973). See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Energy & Economics America Middle East

Kharg Island: Iran’s energy lifeline that has so far escaped attack

esp56dd91440a1d 24 Mar 2026 No Comments

As the US and Israel’s assault on Iran grinds on, the Trump administration has issued increasingly bellicose claims that American and Israeli forces are delivering…

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…

Energy and capital wealth of nations Adam Smith The Wealth of Nations Amsterdam The Netherlands August 27 2020

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

The Relationship Between Energy and Capital: Insights from The Wealth of Nations

World & New World Journal 25 Aug 2025 No Comments

Abstract To deliver low-carbon transitions, we must understand the dynamics of capital. To this end, I develop a theory of energy-capital relations by reading Adam…

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