In recent years, many democratic societies have witnessed a sharp decline in trust towards political institutions. Following an OECD survey of 30 countries, only 39% of citizens trust their national governments. This crisis of confidence has become a defining feature of the contemporary political landscape, with citizens expressing increasing dissatisfaction with their governments, political parties, and the systems that support …

The rise of far-right parties in Europe has been a significant political development in recent years. A variety of factors, including economic dislocation, immigration, and security concerns, have driven this shift. However, the impact of this ascendancy on Ukraine is a complex and multifaceted issue. Diverging Far-Right Stances on Ukraine On one hand, some far-right parties in Europe have shown …

As the dust begins to settle on the UK’s departure from the European Union, recent events have further strained relations between the two entities. Rishi Sunak’s rejection of the European Commission’s proposal for a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme, aimed at facilitating the movement of young people between the EU and the UK, represents a significant setback in the quest for …

            Australia is a long-standing ally of the United States (U.S.) and an important military actor within the region while competing with several other countries on multi-level factors such as China to gain the upper hand. Rise of the People’s Republic of China on both economical and militaristic levels threatens its rivals in the Asia-Pacific region especially Taiwan itself. Connected to …

            Russian invasion of the Ukraine changed a good deal of stability and political balance over the globe. Certain countries have drawn closer and some others pushed away from each other while the international communities realigned all together. While China still pursues its interests on being an economic giant and a superpower over the world, it mostly kept its balance diplomatically …

The recent news of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will construct semiconductor facilities in the USA and be backed by an American pledge of up to $6.6 billion is a big event for the worldwide tech industry. This action holds many meanings, especially within US-China connections and geopolitical landscape of trade and economics. The move of TSMC to set up …

            The newly found agreement between Russia and Niger signals the return of the Russian influence coming back to Africa as the United States (U.S.) leaves Niger. Outpacing U.S. to grab a piece of the influence sphere over Africa is a starting point for Russia to settle within the region. Russia is settling in Niger with sending instructors and military equipment …

On April 11, a missile attack by Russia destroyed Ukraine’s largest power-generating plant, Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), located in the Kyiv region. Russian President Putin claimed that the strikes were the response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy targets over the past few weeks. Due to the Russian attack on Thursday, over 200,000 people in Ukraine lost power, leaving …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s forthcoming three-day diplomatic mission to Beijing carries significant weight as Europe grapples with mounting trade imbalances, concerns over unfair competition, and heightened geopolitical tensions fueled by Washington’s pressures. In this intricate dance of diplomacy, Scholz’s visit becomes a pivotal moment for German policymakers, presenting both challenges and opportunities as they seek to safeguard economic interests while …

            Economy has always been a frontline of war between countries and rivals throughout the history of the world. Technology and innovation can move forward on unprecedented levels, but war stays the same only the tools change. Economic warfare between two states can escalate into all out political confrontation or worse to an actual war, especially when these two countries are …