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Ukraine's Refinery War and Russia's Fuel Crisis: India's Strategic Moment in Global Energy Politics
Ukraine's Refinery War and Russia's Fuel Crisis: India's Strategic Moment in Global Energy Politics
Analysis of how Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are reshaping global energy geopolitics, creating unexpected strategic opportunities for India’s refining sector. By Dr Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/16/2... Read More...


The GAFG Connectivity Doctrine: From Corridors to Governance Ecosystems
The GAFG Connectivity Doctrine: From Corridors to Governance Ecosystems
Author presents framework arguing that resilient global connectivity depends not merely on infrastructure, but on interoperable governance ecosystems that integrate institutions, regulation, and strat... Read More...


Replacing Government Bonds with Time-Limited Government Currency
Replacing Government Bonds with Time-Limited Government Currency
Author presents proposal for a Dual-Currency Fiscal System. By Fumihiko Takeda. (07/15/2026) Read More...


Addressing Refugee Healthcare Barriers in the U.S.
Addressing Refugee Healthcare Barriers in the U.S.
Essay analyzes the barriers refugees face in the United States and exploring potential solutions to address them. By Siyona Jain. (07/14/2026) Read More...


Beyond Bagamoyo: East Africa's Indian Ocean Gateway and the Governance of Afro-Asian Connectivity
Beyond Bagamoyo: East Africa's Indian Ocean Gateway and the Governance of Afro-Asian Connectivity
A forward-looking analysis of East Africa’s emerging connectivity corridors, arguing that lasting prosperity depends not just on infrastructure, but on governance, regional integration, and Afro-Asian... Read More...


When the Architect Walks Away
When the Architect Walks Away
Author examins America's retreat from the Post-War Order. By Dr Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/13/2026) Read More...


Investment State Theory
Investment State Theory
Author presesnts a proposal for reforming capitalism in the Twenty-First Century. By Fumihiko Takeda. (07/11/2026) Read More...


Al–Ni–Ni: Desert Rose Railroad
Al–Ni–Ni: Desert Rose Railroad
The Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria): A Strategic Connectivity and Continental Integration Proposal. By Prof. Giuliano Luongo. (07/07/2026) Read More...


The Brexit Curse: Why Britain Cannot Keep a Prime Minister
The Brexit Curse: Why Britain Cannot Keep a Prime Minister
Analysis arguing that Brexit fundamentally reshaped Britain’s politics, fueling economic strain, party fragmentation, and an era of persistent leadership instability. By Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/06/2026) Read More...


The Current Iran-US Peace Talks Ending the Four-Month War: What Next?
The Current Iran-US Peace Talks Ending the Four-Month War: What Next?
Timeline and analystis of Iran-US Peace talks. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (07/05/2026) Read More...


Morocco's Atlantic Moment
Morocco's Atlantic Moment
Examining Morocco's transformation from Mediterranean transhipment hub to architect of Africa's western gatewayBy Dr. Amina Argillander. (07/03/2026) Read More...


Why Russia Is Not Saudi Arabia: How Sanctions Have Amplified the Strategic Impact of Ukraine's Drone Campaign
Why Russia Is Not Saudi Arabia: How Sanctions Have Amplified the Strategic Impact of Ukraine's Drone Campaign
Article examines how Western sanctions have shaped Russia's ability to absorb and recover from repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on critical energy infrastructure. By Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj. (07/01/2026 Read More...


Eurasian Gateway Network:Attainable?
Eurasian Gateway Network:Attainable?
A GAFG Policy/Position Paper. By Alice Ferrari. (06/30/2026) Read More...


America First, Israel Second?
America First, Israel Second?
How the Islamabad MOU laid bare the limits of Netanyahu's America. By Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj . (06/29/2026) Read More...


After the Caliphate: The Quiet Evolution of Al-Qaeda
After the Caliphate: The Quiet Evolution of Al-Qaeda
Analysis arguing that al-Qaeda’s reduced visibility reflects strategic adaptation, as decentralization and local alliances strengthen its long-term resilience and influence. By James Calderon. (06/25/... Read More...


Europe’s Energy Dependence and German-Russian Relations:  A Study in Strategic Failure
Europe’s Energy Dependence and German-Russian Relations: A Study in Strategic Failure
Study of Europe’s energy dependence on Russia, arguing that political complacency, corporate influence, and strategic miscalculations left the continent vulnerable to geopolitical coercion and economi... Read More...


Pragmatism over Principle? The Legacy of Bismarckian Realpolitik in European Union’s response to the Russia-Ukraine War
Pragmatism over Principle? The Legacy of Bismarckian Realpolitik in European Union’s response to the Russia-Ukraine War
Analysis of the EU’s response to the Russia–Ukraine war, exploring how strategic interests and security concerns can outweigh stated commitments to democratic principles and international law. By Jami... Read More...


Conditions of Accommodation: Islam, Mosques, and Regionalism in Belgium
Conditions of Accommodation: Islam, Mosques, and Regionalism in Belgium
Analysis of mosque governance in Belgium, showing how regional interpretations of secularism shape the recognition, regulation, and accommodation of Islamic institutions. By Chahrazed Yehia. (06/17/20... Read More...


Between a Hobbesian and Kantian World:  Energy, Principles, and the Future
Between a Hobbesian and Kantian World: Energy, Principles, and the Future
Report on the second 2026 Energy Series event of the Global Academy for Future Governance (GAFG). By Maren Liedtke. (06/16/2026) Read More...


The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
Analysis challenging the “Robin Hood” image of Somali piracy, revealing how criminal networks exploit weak governance while providing welfare in neglected communities. By Tommaso Franco. (06/15/2026) Read More...


Book review: Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft
Book review: Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft
Book review of John Lindsay's Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft. By Ali Hamza. (06/15/2026) Read More...


The US-Israeli War on Iran: The Politics of the Peace Deal Explored
The US-Israeli War on Iran: The Politics of the Peace Deal Explored
Analysis of Iran War peace deal politics. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (06/14/2026) Read More...


Balochistan: A Region Shadowed by Escalating Conflict
Balochistan: A Region Shadowed by Escalating Conflict
Case study examining the roots of the Balochistan conflict, highlighting how historical grievances, economic marginalization, and political exclusion continue to fuel instability and insurgency. By Sh... Read More...


New Geography of Global Trade: The Oceans bridge - Africa
New Geography of Global Trade: The Oceans bridge - Africa
A forward-looking analysis of how East Africa’s emerging trade corridors could transform the continent’s role in global commerce, linking infrastructure, regional integration, and economic opportunity... Read More...


Book review: The Once and the Future World Order: Why Global Civilisation Will Survive the Decline of the West
Book review: The Once and the Future World Order: Why Global Civilisation Will Survive the Decline of the West
Book review of Amitav Acharya’s The Once and the Future World Order: Why Global Civilisation Will Survive the Decline of the West. By Zunaira Sarfraz. (06/08/2026) Read More...


Andaman Sea “Ghost” Fleet: The Invisible Oil Fueling Myanmar’s Genocide
Andaman Sea “Ghost” Fleet: The Invisible Oil Fueling Myanmar’s Genocide
Analysis of how hidden maritime fuel networks enable Myanmar’s military violence, exposing the human and geopolitical costs of invisibility at sea. By Tommaso Franco. (06/08/2026) Read More...


Political Economy: From Calculation to Critique
Political Economy: From Calculation to Critique
An intellectual history of political economy, tracing its evolution from measuring wealth to critically examining how labor, markets, power, and society are understood. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (06/08/2... Read More...


Triumph and Treason in Syria
Triumph and Treason in Syria
A critical assessment of post-Assad Syria, exploring the tensions between democratic inclusivity, foreign influence, and the challenge of building a stable, representative national identity. By Dr. Br... Read More...


The Legality of
The Legality of "Economic Coercion" and BRICS+ Intergovernmental Organization
Article It argues that BRICS’ growing relevance lies not in ideological unity or anti-Western positioning, but in its role as a flexible, multipolar platform reflecting real shifts in global populatio... Read More...


The US-Israeli War on Iran: Comprehensive Report on Political Dynamics
The US-Israeli War on Iran: Comprehensive Report on Political Dynamics
Timeline and analysis by Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (06/15/2026) Read More...


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