A senior official has linked the US approach toward Iran’s protests with Tehran’s foreign and security policies in regard of Russia.
Continue readingIranian and Turkish Moves to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Raise Its Profile
While far from an alliance, the SCO is increasingly utilized for managing Eurasian affairs without traditional Western mechanisms and organizations.
Continue readingWill the Samarkand Spirit Revive the Word ‘Mutual’ in World Affairs?
Despite countries that attended the SCO summit not seeing eye to eye on various issues, they have built trust with each other and are interested in cementing diplomatic and economic ties.
Continue readingWhere Does Russia Receive Its Aid From?
While Ukraine has received enormous aid from around the world since the Russian invasion began in February, open support for Russia should not be dismissed.
Continue readingThe Most Important Election in the Americas Is in Brazil
Former president Lula is in the lead in the polls ahead of the first round of elections in Brazil to be held on October 2. These elections will be transformative for Brazil and will have ramifications across the globe.
Continue readingThe Kremlin Seeks to Exploit Growing Wariness Over Refugees in Europe
Instability and rising living costs have caused significant growth in refugee and other migrant numbers globally. The opportunity to exploit the crisis will not be missed by other countries, most notably Russia.
Continue readingCuba Should Be Removed from the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
There is a streak of vindictiveness that runs through U.S. policies against Cuba, an island that proved during the pandemic that its revolutionary health process cares for people.
Continue readingEurope Is at a Crossroads of Neoliberalism and What People Actually Want
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Continue readingIndia Has a Key Role to Play in a Possible New World Order
For non-alignment to be effective, it cannot be restricted to transactional relationships or mere moral posturing.
Continue readingThe Ukraine War Is Accelerating the New Space Race
While the war is enhancing great-power rivalries, smaller countries’ space agencies–and companies–are stepping forward.
Continue readingWhy Latin America Needs a New World Order
In recent years, the region has experienced a new wave of progressive governments. The idea of regional integration has, therefore, returned to the table
Continue readingThe U.S. Recruits Israel Against Russia
For more than one reason, U.S. President Joe Biden’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on April 24 is hugely consequential.
Continue readingWhy Biden Can’t Woo the Middle East
Since the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last August and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the White House has been desperate to showcase U.S. strength on the world stage. But the Biden administration has struggled to rally traditional Middle Eastern allies against Russia, raising questions over U.S. influence in the region.
Continue readingHunger Stalks Central Asia as the Ukraine War Unfolds
Rising food prices and financial turbulence have set the alarm bells ringing across the region.
Continue readingCentral Asia Struggles With the Consequences of Russia’s War
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has already begun to have a negative economic impact on the five Central Asian republics.
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