Articles

Brazil’s Multilateral Trajectory and the Challenges the Crisis of Multilateralism Poses to the Global South

Rafael R. Ioris • May 21 2025 • Articles

Although the Liberal International Order is facing challenges, embracing Trump-style unilateralism is not a viable option for most countries.

Philippines at the Crossroads: 2025 Midterm Elections and the Battle of Dynasties

Rishab Rathi • May 21 2025 • Articles

The Philippines is polarized, institutionally fragile, and deeply influenced by two powerful families who continue to define its democratic evolution.

Could Trump and Putin Solve the Cyprus Conflict?

William Mallinson • May 19 2025 • Articles

As the talks on re-uniting Cyprus grind on it is time to consider the potential effect of the current fluidity and re-setting of inter-state relations.

Threat Perception, Competition and the Quest for Hegemony in China-India Relations

Fatih Beyaz • May 19 2025 • Articles

China and India’s future relationship depends not only on bilateral dynamics but also on the evolution of global balances of power.

Who Owns the Body in a Crisis? Between Humanitarian Aid and Political Ideology

Sophie Domres • May 18 2025 • Articles

Women and girls are particularly vulnerable in conflict and crisis zones as existing gender inequalities are exacerbated.

Asia’s Strongmen, Their Falls and Possible Comeback

Mia Mahmudur Rahim • May 18 2025 • Articles

The transitions from autocratic rule to democratic models emphasize the critical importance of accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.

Opinion – The Case for a New Armenian Armed Forces Doctrine

Jack Dulgarian • May 18 2025 • Articles

Armenia’s unity under democratic values is more advantageous than its adversaries, as free speech and reason can shape how militaries reform.

Opinion – Tractor’s Quiet Revolution in Iran’s Ethnic Politics

Babek Chalabi • May 17 2025 • Articles

The Tractor football team has shown that Iran’s efforts to homogenize identity are not entirely successful.

Crisis, Polycrisis and Global Disaster Governance

Kim Moloney • May 17 2025 • Articles

In a polycrisis era it is not enough for countries to just attend world conferences and endorse outcomes.

Ukraine and the Geopolitics of Legitimacy

Konstantina D. Oikonomou • May 17 2025 • Articles

The defence of Ukraine must be decoupled from abstract idealism and reframed as a test case for the viability of international law.

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