William Lai’s Election And Increasing Tensions In Taiwan-China Relations

William Lai’s election as Taiwan’s President will further stoke tensions with China, but a full-blown military conflict remains unlikely, for now.

Panda Diplomacy: Balancing Soft Power And Economic Challenges

Uncover the strategic role of panda diplomacy in global politics, where China employs its cherished pandas as ambassadors of goodwill, enhancing diplomatic relationships and extending its soft power influence across the world.

Changing Power Structures And Increasing Conflict In The South China Sea

The joint military exercises by the US, Japan, and South Korea in the South China Sea highlight rising tensions and underscore the importance of strategic alliances, shaping international balances and security policies.

From Robert Schuman To The Present

The evolution of the EU, its golden era, bandwagoning with the US, and the dilemma of declining credibility.

Ukraine and Russia: Two Years Since The Invasion

The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, marking its two-year anniversary, has brought widespread destruction, fear, and international turmoil, affecting both nations deeply.

Erdogan’s Way: Understanding Turkish Politics Over Two Decades

Turkish President Erdogan’s prolonged tenure is attributed to his adeptness at forming political alliances and shaping Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Alas, his leadership has been criticized for undemocratic practices, including suppressing dissent and straining relations with the West.

School Of Thought That Influenced American Foreign Policy

H.W. Brands’ article delves into Walter Russell Mead’s “Four Schoolmasters” framework, where Hamiltonian, Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and Wilsonian ideals shape U.S. foreign policy.