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Regional Hegemony and Contagious Conflictual Rivalry: Domination, Insecurity, and the Crisis of Resolution Article introduces “contagious conflictual rivalry” to explain how regional hegemonic ambitions—seen in India–Pakistan and Israel–Iran dynamics—fuel insecurity, escalate conflicts, and block lasting p... Read More... 0 Comments |

A Country Divided by Distance: Why Moving Congo's Capital Could Help Solve Its Never-Ending Crisis Author argues that relocating the DRC’s capital to a more central location could strengthen governance, improve crisis response, and bridge the country’s deep east-west divide. By Oumar Fofana Read More... 0 Comments |

The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return Author argues that Trump’s second-term policies are accelerating China’s rise—enabling Beijing to expand diplomatic, economic, and technological influence while repositioning itself as a global leader... Read More... 0 Comments |

The Racial Contract in Global Diplomacy: What Feminist Foreign Policy Keeps Ignoring essay critiques feminist foreign policy for ignoring global racial and colonial power structures—arguing that without confronting systemic inequality, such diplomacy risks reinforcing injustice rather... Read More... 0 Comments |

New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times Read the latest issue of emstrongInternational Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, A... Read More... 0 Comments |

India and Pakistan on the Brink of Wider Conflict: What Next? Following India’s strikes inside Pakistan after the Pulwama attack, this analysis warns of escalating Indo-Pak conflict, stressing miscalculation risks and calling for urgent U.S.-led mediation. By Dr... Read More... 0 Comments |

Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal Author explores Diego Garcia’s pivotal role in U.S. strategy amid shifting UK-Mauritius sovereignty—highlighting rising U.S.-China rivalry in the Indian Ocean. By Ehtasham Ali. (05/02/2025 Read More... 0 Comments |

Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT Author argues that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack is politically motivated, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue backchannel diplomacy and joint... Read More... 0 Comments |

The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan article details the fallout from the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, diplomatic retaliations, and renewed fears of conflict without e... Read More... 0 Comments |

Russia’s Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: A Tool of Statecraft in Africa Article analyzes how Russia uses anti-colonial rhetoric to gain influence in Africa, appealing to Pan-Africanism and framing itself as a historical ally against Western imperialism. By Michael Howard.... Read More... 0 Comments |

The Historical Case Against Russia and for Ukraine Analysis refutes Putin’s historical claims over Ukraine by tracing Kyiv’s deep-rooted sovereignty, highlighting centuries of cultural identity, resistance to domination, and internationally recognized... Read More... 0 Comments |

The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A... Read More... 0 Comments |

Fragmentation of Media Reality Steve Clemons' keynote to the annual event of Freedom of Media, arguing for the standing of media and dignity of journalism. (03/18/2025) Read More... 0 Comments |

Discussing Climate Change, Finance, and Global Policy: Interview with Ramil Abbasov In this interview with Ramil Abbasov, he reflects on current global issues and policies including climate change. (03/11/2025) Read More... 0 Comments |

Navigating the Ethical Waters: Third-Party Funding and International Arbitration This paper examines third-party funding in international arbitration, analyzing its benefits, ethical concerns, and regulatory challenges while emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness. By A... Read More... 0 Comments |

Trump’s Diplomatic Coup Author argues that Trump’s diplomatic strategy prioritizes national interests over alliances, aiming to realign US-Russia relations. This analysis explores its geopolitical risks and long-term consequ... Read More... 0 Comments |

Welfare States at a Crossroads: The High Price of Social Protection Welfare states face mounting fiscal challenges amid aging populations and economic shifts. Bold reforms, digital innovation, and smarter policies are crucial for sustainable social protection. By Rami... Read More... 0 Comments |

Trump's War The recent clash between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky unsettles not only the international balance but also the internal stability of the United States. By Prof. Manlio Graziano... Read More... 0 Comments |

Neorealism and the Evolution of Power Politics in the 21st Century Essay explores neorealism's perspective on power politics, emphasizing the strategic competition among states, the significance of the international system's structure, and the evolving dynamics of un... Read More... 0 Comments |

Trump’s Return and the Global Climate Struggle: A Test for Structuralism in International Relations What will President Trump's policies mean for climate governance?And structuralist international relations models? By Christopher Burke. (01/29/2025) Read More... 0 Comments |

Death of Journalism The objectives of providing object journalism are looking to be futile. By Oumar Fofana. (01/19/2025) Read More... 0 Comments |

Reality of KL-Singapore Interdependence Author explores of the mutual importance of Malaysia and Singapore. By Collins (01/19/2025) Read More... 0 Comments |

How the West Broke the Rule-Based World Order Author argues that the West has broken the rule-based order, inflicting damage on the rest of the world. By Oumar Fofana.(12/31/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

Charismatic Leadership - Legal, Political and Moral Costs Authors analyze risks posed by selected countries’ proposed constitutional amendments, which aim to strengthen the executive branch through measures like extending presidential terms and reintroducing... Read More... 0 Comments |

The President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania Resigned What does the resignation of Abkhazia President Aslan Bzhania mean for the region? By Francesco Stuffer. (12/12/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

Sunset: The Chagos Islands Agreement and its Implications on the Indian Ocean What does the potential deal to handover the Chagos Islands mean for Britain and the Indian Ocean region? By Lachlan Forster. (12/10/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

A Geopolitical Analysis of Venezuela: China's, Iran's and Russia's Defiance of the United States Geopolitical analysis of Venezuela, considering relations between China, Iran and Russia with this Latin American country along with the implications of all this, mainly in relation to the U.S. By Dr.... Read More... 0 Comments |

The Rise of Populism in Portugal Analysis of populism in the context of Portugal. By Diogo Carneiro. (11/14/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

The Biggest Internal Problems of Democracies Weaknesses in democracies open the door to populist movements and misinformation that negatively impact democratic norms and institutions. By Spyros Tsaparas. (10/29/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

SCO Summit: Triumphs in Regional Unity and Emerging Challenges U.S. Influence Author reflects on the recent SCO summit, its outcomes, and potential challenges presented to US dominance in the region. By Noor Zehra. (10/23/2024) Read More... 0 Comments |

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