Following a UN General Assembly resolution voted in 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently holding hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in what is referred to as “occupied Palestinian territory”.  The ICJ is expected to provide a non-binding assessment on how Israeli policies, such as Jewish settlement and annexation in the West Bank and …

In the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan, the political landscape is marked by unexpected developments that have set the stage for complex negotiations. Despite the detention of former PM Imran Khan and the obstacles faced by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), independent candidates aligned with the party secured an impressive 93 National Assembly seats, the highest among all parties. …

            Over the last few months, we have been closely watching the development of the war in Palestine, where Israeli forces have been adamant about essentially exterminating an entire civilization with the explicit support of many western countries that are fighting in the international community for the protection of Israel’s right to self-defense.             Of course, the proportions taken by the military …

            The expensive continent of Africa has been scarred over its history by persistent challenges like political instability and corruption. Throughout their complex historical development, the continent still deals with issues that stem from the exploitation of their resources, which has ultimately contributed to the merging of an unstable geopolitical landscape.             The arbitrarily drawn borders on the continent are unquestionably one …

At the recent Italy-Africa summit, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni presented her vision for Italy’s engagement in Africa. The “Mattei plan” aims at positioning Italy at the forefront of European engagement in Africa and at transforming it into an energy hub in an effort to reduce reliance on Russian gas. This enhanced engagement of Italy in Africa is also an …

Italy is set to preside over the G7, which includes the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, and Canada, throughout 2024. Italy’s priorities will expectedly include the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, climate change, development in Africa, engagement with China as well as the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence.  During its G7 presidency, Italy plans to host 20 ministerial …

In 1994, India’s Supreme Court unequivocally stated, “Politics and religion cannot be mixed,” setting a precedent for the country’s secular constitution. Fast forward to January 22nd, and millions will witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi preside over the consecration of a contentious $220 million Hindu temple in Ayodhya. This ceremony marks the informal launch of his campaign for a third term, …

In recent months, the Chinese Coast Guard and Beijing’s maritime militia have engaged in perilous manoeuvres, hindering and harassing the Philippine Coast Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines during resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. As tensons rise, China recognised the risk of involving the US, which has mutual defence treaties with the Philippines, and …

In recent years, Russia has made great progress in spreading its influence across Africa, eliciting both intrigue and concern on a global scale, also with the ingoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has sharpened its focus in Africa. According to some observers, Moscow’s growing desire to present itself as an ally of African countries while also stoking anti-Western sentiments might transform …

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un renewed its war threats as he announced an end to the aim of reunification with South Korea. The peaceful reunification of the peninsula has been a part of the policy agenda of both his father and grandfather and a policy aim which provided a glimpse at peace between the North and the South. Contrary …