Opinion – The West’s Role in Ukraine’s Lost Future
The war in Ukraine shows that the West has failed to present a decisive, unified, and sustainable strategy to defeat Russia or reshape the international order.
Opinion – When Political Fear Trumps Rights: Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong
Political caution trumps full legal compliance, leaving ordinary residents trapped in a system that prioritizes procedure and appearances over substantive rights.
Opinion – How Europe’s Global Gateway Competes With China’s BRI
Europe’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway, will never match Beijing’s firepower – and it does not need to.
Opinion – The Power and Peril of the Youth Bulge: Nepal’s Gen Z Protests
Nepal’s Gen Z revolution may have played out in days, but its lessons—and its aftershocks—will be felt across continents and generations.
The Hydraulic Hegemon: India’s Weaponization of Transboundary Rivers
Allegations of India manipulating water flows, whether through deliberate releases or other means, breach the obligation not to cause significant harm.
Opinion – Xi’s Balancing Act and the West’s India Problem
Strategic patience, coupled with cultural outreach and steady cooperation, will ensure that when India decides where its future lies, the West remains its most natural partner.
Opinion – Japan’s Growing Maritime Flashpoints
Tokyo’s increasing militarization, improved regional partnerships, and diplomatic measures will be paramount in mitigating tensions with China and Russia.
Borders as Violence: From Territorial Lines to Distributed Practices
Recognizing borders as distributed violence allows scholars to reimagine sovereignty, governance, and order in ways that move beyond the Westphalian template.
Opinion – Britain’s Role in Syria’s Stabilisation
Britain must deepen its engagement with capable local actors in Syria if it hopes to pursue an effective and forward-looking Syria policy.
Opinion – Why China Parades Power as Peace
Xi Jinping is selling a multipolar order with China as an active player, while Washington offers little that inspires confidence.
Is the Cuban Regime on the Brink of Collapse?
Adding Trump’s return to a complex geopolitical and regional picture, there is evidence that Cuba has lost many of the means that have kept the regime afloat.
Assad’s Syria and the Second Partitionist Age That Never Was
People can move across continents quicker and cheaper than ever, so seeking entirely new borders based on snapshot demographic pictures has become more futile.
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