The South China Sea is a crucial maritime passage connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans: its strategic location for maritime roads, the vast quantity of resources that comes with it, and the overlapping territorial claims among coastal states, such as China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan, have made the territory one of the most unsettled geopolitical conflicts of …

Myanmar has suffered decades of repressive military rule, poverty due to years of isolationist economic policies, and civil wars with ethnic minority groups. The military presence has been a constant in the country’s history, from the takeover of General U Ne Win in 1962, till the dissolution of the military junta in 2011. The transitional period to democratization of the …

The turmoil decades the Balkans went through seems not to have ended: transboundary rivalry, localized violence, and political uncertainty are raising tensions in an exponential way, making the world question whether nationalism-fuelled conflict over borders might be resurging. In Particular, the relationship between Serbia and Kosovo is still very tight. Serbia seems not willing to take a step forward to …

Taiwan is experiencing a growing self-identity with the passing of time. The democratic government and its own constitutions are key factors in shaping the political perceptions of younger generations that are distancing themselves from Chinese rule. On the other hand, Beijing still sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually join its national borders. Despite the strong economic …

            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 …

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 …

            The widespread destruction and conflict continue in Gaza. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) had been asked by the South African government to investigate and look into the situation that had been growing. Fundamentally, country of South Africa inquired the ICJ about Israel if they are committing genocide in Gaza towards the Palestinians or not? Related to that, Israel responded …

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 …

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 …