Recently, diplomatic relations between Canada and China have been strained due to the execution of four Canadian citizens on Chinese territory on drug-related charges. Despite the Canadian government’s efforts to appeal for clemency, China proceeded with the execution citing its strict anti-drug laws, creating discord between both nations and raising concerns regarding international legal norms, human rights, and geopolitical leverage. …

Canada’s partnership with Australia to develop Arctic radar systems marks a decisive turning point in its defense strategy. Whereas in the past Canada relied on the US as a key ally and on international norms to secure its sovereignty in the Arctic, it is now stepping into a more independent role. Given the changing priorities of the US under President …

Serbia, a country with a history marked by bloody wars, is now at a crossroads. This time, however, the battlefield is not one of violence, but of the resilience of civil society. The mass protests in Belgrade, which were originally organized by students, have developed into a historic, cross-generational movement. It unites citizens in their demand for justice, transparency, and …

Saudi Arabia has long sought a leadership role in Middle Eastern diplomacy, leveraging its economic strength, strategic alliances, and religious significance. Only in January 2025 did the country mediate meetings with the US and Russia, and another one involved the Ukrainian president, an emergency Arab League summit to discuss postwar reconstruction plans for Gaza, and it opened a discussion on …

One of the most relevant geopolitical shifts in recent years is the push towards sovereignty by Greenland, which until recently had been mostly overlooked by the international community. The recent parliamentary win by the center-right Demokraatit party entrenched the island’s push towards autonomy from Denmark. However, the strategic positioning and untapped deposits of rare earth minerals have placed Greenland at …

North Korea remains one of the most secretive and repressive regimes in the world. The government, led by the Kim dynasty, exercises an iron grip over its citizens: domestic media and internet remain sealed off from the outside world, while the ruling Party invests economic resources and massive control over what citizens see, read and hear. The contrast between the …

Since 1801, when Ireland became part of the United Kingdom, the natives Irish Catholics have kept fighting for independence because they considered the British as illegitimate rulers of their land. Following the Irish War of Independence of 1921, Ireland was separated between the Republic of Ireland, largely Catholic and nationalist, who pushed for independence and obtained it, and Northern Ireland, …

The Commonwealth of Nations is a remarkable international organization that spans every geographical region, religion, and culture. It was born in the early 20th century as a way of Britain to maintain some imperial power while avoiding overseas revolutions against colonial rule: through this club, member nations gained independent governance, but they still remained subject to British oversight. As of …

Latin America is a region of immense cultural wealth, abundant natural resources, and significant economic potential. Yet, it is one of the most unequal in the world, alongside the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, as it is continuously overwhelmed by political upheaval, economic crisis, and social disruption. Each country of the region has, of course, different challenges that has to …

The global nuclear non-proliferation regime is facing significant challenges as Iran and North Korea continue to test the limits of international diplomacy and enforcement mechanisms. While both nations have pursued nuclear capabilities under different geopolitical circumstances, their actions threaten to undermine decades of efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. As the balance between nuclear power nations is already …