North Korea remains one of the most secretive and repressive regimes in the world. The government, led by the Kim dynasty, exercises an iron grip over its citizens: domestic media and internet remain sealed off from the outside world, while the ruling Party invests economic resources and massive control over what citizens see, read and hear. The contrast between the …

The global nuclear non-proliferation regime is facing significant challenges as Iran and North Korea continue to test the limits of international diplomacy and enforcement mechanisms. While both nations have pursued nuclear capabilities under different geopolitical circumstances, their actions threaten to undermine decades of efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. As the balance between nuclear power nations is already …

Taiwan is experiencing a growing self-identity with the passing of time. The democratic government and its own constitutions are key factors in shaping the political perceptions of younger generations that are distancing themselves from Chinese rule. On the other hand, Beijing still sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually join its national borders. Despite the strong economic …

According to a global study conducted by the Pew Research Centre in 2012, only 16% of the global population was not affiliated with any religion. In the last decade, this number followed the tendency to decrease, reaching 14,4% of world population considered as atheist (Statista, 2022). It is obvious that compared to all the religious citizens, this number might seems …

            Russian invasion of the Ukraine changed a good deal of stability and political balance over the globe. Certain countries have drawn closer and some others pushed away from each other while the international communities realigned all together. While China still pursues its interests on being an economic giant and a superpower over the world, it mostly kept its balance diplomatically …

The recent news of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will construct semiconductor facilities in the USA and be backed by an American pledge of up to $6.6 billion is a big event for the worldwide tech industry. This action holds many meanings, especially within US-China connections and geopolitical landscape of trade and economics. The move of TSMC to set up …

On April 11, a missile attack by Russia destroyed Ukraine’s largest power-generating plant, Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), located in the Kyiv region. Russian President Putin claimed that the strikes were the response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy targets over the past few weeks. Due to the Russian attack on Thursday, over 200,000 people in Ukraine lost power, leaving …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s forthcoming three-day diplomatic mission to Beijing carries significant weight as Europe grapples with mounting trade imbalances, concerns over unfair competition, and heightened geopolitical tensions fueled by Washington’s pressures. In this intricate dance of diplomacy, Scholz’s visit becomes a pivotal moment for German policymakers, presenting both challenges and opportunities as they seek to safeguard economic interests while …

In the intricate fabric of South Asian geopolitics, the Katchatheevu Island dispute between India and Sri Lanka stands as a stubborn knot, challenging the principles of cooperative engagement and regional stability, especially amidst the lead-up to India’s impending general elections, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rekindling of the controversy has ignited substantial discourse and speculation. This strategic maneuver, evidently aimed …

The recent discussions surrounding Japan’s potential involvement in the AUKUS security pact have ignited intense debates, underscoring the strategic significance of such a move in the Indo-Pacific theater. AUKUS, a trilateral defense alliance formed in 2021 comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, was conceived as a response to the escalating challenges posed by China’s assertiveness in the …