The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
The world is naturally concerned about the impact the shuttering of the U.S. government will have on global affairs, trade, and international security. It need not be. The shutdown is more of an idea than event.
The European Union faces a major security crisis unimaginable even a decade prior. With the war in Ukraine raging on, the risk of military spillover became almost unavoidable
As Russia shifts its energy exports from the West to the East, Europe — until recently a major buyer of Russian oil and gas — is seeking alternative sources of supply.
The protests in France—burning barricades, resignations, disorder—are more than political noise. They are another signal that an order long thought durable is creaking
The contemporary crisis of multilateralism has propelled bilateralism as a central diplomatic force in international relations. Bilateral ties remain an inevitable and valuable part of the larger international negotiations.
Global finance is entering a new era. The long-standing dominance of the US dollar is showing signs of strain as political conflicts and financial sanctions push countries to seek alternatives.
Under a photo showing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—likely taken at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin—Donald Trump took to Truth Social on September 5 with a sarcastic but regretful post.
Thirty years after launching its ambitious Euro-Mediterranean policy, Europe has lost influence in a region that should matter most to it. Today, in the Mediterranean, the European Union no longer sets the rules of the game, it endures them.
On 2 September, spot gold briefly broke through the historic threshold of $3,500 an ounce, before settling just under that level at $3,494. This rally not only eclipsed the previous peak set in April but also cemented gold’s position as one of the best-performing assets of 2025.
When I first thought about the idea of a European army, the phrase sounded a little bit like a political catchphrase, something that politicians use without actually having a plan in the background.
Under the decisive and empowering leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has a remarkable trajectory in world politics.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin has drawn unprecedented attention. With the largest gathering in its history, the SCO now stands as one of the most significant multilateral platforms in Eurasia.
President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Beijing on 30 August 2025 was primarily to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on the sidelines of this multilateral gathering.
Côte d'Ivoire has maintained its position as a major political and economic force in West Africa. The region has been experiencing a number of political challenges with several countries either under the military rule grappling with uncertainty.
