For decades humanity has debated war crimes, genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Rightly so. Systematic destruction directed at human life has scarred not only nations, but the conscience of civilisation itself.
The recent hantavirus cluster aboard the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius in the South Atlantic serves as a sobering reminder that infectious disease threats continue to emerge in our interconnected world.
The geopolitical order that shaped the South Caucasus for more than two decades has collapsed, pushing Azerbaijan into a new era defined by regional instability, strategic transformation, and intensifying competition among neighbouring powers.
For decades, global geopolitics revolved around oil, natural gas, military alliances and strategic waterways. That era is not over - but it is no longer sufficient to explain the emerging world order. Or perhaps more accurately, the emerging world disorder.
A storm in a teacup. Despite Ukrainian threats to attack the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May, and Russia’s warning that it would bomb downtown Kyiv in retaliation, in the end nothing happened. But why?
King Charles III’s latest visit to the U.S. offered more than diplomatic symbolism. It highlighted the evolving tensions, shared history and strategic uncertainties shaping the modern Anglo-American alliance.
Many developing countries continue to face chronic energy shortages. Frequent power cuts disrupt industries, limit access to healthcare and education, and slow economic progress.
In a region where borders have long been drawn in blood rather than ink, even the act of sitting across the table carries strategic weight. The latest border talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan may appear procedural, but they carry profound geopolitical significance.
The European Union has held its first-ever summit with Armenia in Yerevan this week - a diplomatic milestone that produced a joint declaration, a new connectivity partnership and a broader commitment to deepen ties. For Armenia, it is a political moment. For Europe, it is a strategic signal.
Hungarians put an end to the sixteen years of Viktor Orbán’s premiership on the night of 12 April when Fidesz - Orbán’s party - witnessed its largest and most bitter defeat in all of its history. In a matter of hours, 155 of the Hungarian parliament’s seats went to Tisza, Magyar’s party.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) exit by the United Arab Emirates has largely been viewed through a narrow economic lens: higher Emirati output, potential increases by Saudi Arabia and others to protect market share, and downward pressure on global prices.
The European Commission approved the deployment of a new mission to Armenia on 21 April that would share European experience in handling hybrid threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s latest statements have become a contested topic in Türkiye and beyond - less for what they intended to say than for what they inadvertently revealed.
Commemorating human suffering is a moral duty. Remembering the dead, acknowledging pain, and reaffirming a commitment to prevent future atrocities - these are responsibilities that transcend politics, geography and identity.
ASEAN and European Union (EU) officials gathered in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) from 27 to 28 April.
Central Asia is among the most climate-vulnerable regions globally, relying heavily on shrinking glaciers for water. Rising temperatures threaten future supplies, while droughts, heatwaves and land degradation increasingly affect agriculture and stability.
We live in an interconnected world where each international and regional crisis has far-reaching consequences. Every region, no matter how peripheral or small, can experience the repercussions of such geopolitical and geoeconomic pressures.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank held their Spring Meetings in Washington from 13 to 18 April. Finance ministers flew in, communiqués were drafted, and the usual parade of panels and press conferences ran their course.
We are not witnessing another cyclical downturn or a temporary geopolitical disturbance. What we are living through is far more profound: a systemic recalibration of the global order. Three long-standing assumptions have quietly collapsed.
Moscow and Tehran - comprehensive strategic partners since October 2025 - appear to share a similar approach to warfare: harsh rhetoric paired with actions that contradict their claims and ultimately undermine their own strategic interests.
