The European Union needs to balance the need for enhanced cybersecurity with a strong and competitive economy. The proposed European Union Cloud Services (EUCS) regulations present a series of unintended consequences that could significantly impact the EU’s international relations. Policymakers must reassess their approach to this regulation to ensure continued good trade relations. First, the sovereignty requirements under the EUCS …

The recent release of a new map by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs, asserting territorial claims over 30 areas in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, marks yet another contentious development in the complex relationship between India and China. The renaming and incorporation of these regions into the Chinese province of Zangnan hold considerable geopolitical ramifications, especially in light …

On Tuesday Morning, North Korea escalated regional tensions, launching what is believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile at 6:53 a.m. This provocative act, occurring shortly before South Korea’s critical parliamentary elections set for April 10, represents North Korea’s strategy of timing its military weapons testing with South Korea’s elections. The missile’s trajectory, landing beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone after …

Turkey and Greece’s disputes over maritime boundaries, territorial waters, and the rights to exploit natural gas and oil reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean are more important than ever. The European Union has an energy deficit due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, which requires reliable suppliers. Improving relations between Turkey and Greece is in the European Union’s interest, as the resources in …

The European Union (EU) became the Indian Ocean Rim Association’s (IORA) 12th Dialogue Partner on January 30, 2024, marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration. IORA Secretary General Salman Al Farisi presented the acceptance letter to EU Delegation’s ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles, Oskar Benedikt, during a ceremony conducted at the IORA Secretariat in Ebene, Mauritius. This historic event highlights …

The Europen Union’s supply chain vulnerability is a wake-up call we cannot ignore. The historical overreliance on one nation for critical raw materials has shown the defenselessness of the EU’s global supply chains. For example, China provides 97% of the magnesium, Chile provides 97% of the lithium, South Africa provides 93% of the iridium, and Brazil provides 92% of the …

A year into its historic defence strategy overhaul, Japan is rapidly enhancing its Self-Defense Force (SDF), with defence spending increasing 50% above 2022 levels. Following a new security strategy that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration adopted a year ago, the 7.95 trillion yen ($56 billion) defence budget for the 2024 fiscal year represents the second year of a five-year military …

The resurgence of Shehbaz Sharif in Pakistan’s political arena marks a crucial juncture in the nation’s trajectory, where domestic politics intersect with international relations. As the torchbearer of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), his return injects renewed vigor into a landscape laden with complexities. It sparks discussions about political rejuvenation and intra-party democracy within the PML-N. While his experience as …

            Fromer president of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro had been a topic of many discussions and criticism in Brazil and the world. Before he stepped down after his defeat against his predecessor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections, Bolsonaro had been subjected to various criminal investigations involving corruption as well. During his presidency, Bolsonaro had always …

In November 2023, the Supreme Court of Russia ruled that the international LGBTQI+ movement will be officially designated as an extremist organisation. Namely, from now on, such movement officially took part in the “blacklist” of terrorist groups which will make it legitimate to subject LGBTQI+ members to arbitrary prosecutions, as well as any activist in support of their basic human …