The 2026 war in the Middle East has once again revealed the challenges to commercial aviation vis-à-vis geopolitical instability. Over the past few months, the…
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Just over 100 days after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz resulting from the United States–Israel War against Iran, which began on February 28,…
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I. Introduction In his opening remarks at the summit with the US president Donald Trump on May 15, 2026, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, invoked…
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By early 2026, the humanoid robot era has arrived, and China is already shipping the majority of the world’s units. In 2025 alone, global humanoid…
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Following a meeting held in Tokyo on 28 May 2026, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae announced the elevation of…
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Abstract This paper (the third in this miniseries) explores the evolving international system shaped by both state and non-state actors, emphasising the transformative role of…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation tour from May 15- 21 across the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy represents far more than routine diplomacy.…
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World order is often described spatially, as states defend borders, build spheres of influence, contest maritime zones, secure supply chains, and compete for institutional influence…
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President Kast promises investors a faster route to one of the world’s most coveted minerals – but this threatens the ecosystems that surround them Along…
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Executive Summary During April–May 2026, Iran and the United States engaged in mediated ceasefire talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. New evidence suggests Iran used the pause…
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