The recent announcement of joint naval patrols in the South China Sea by Japan, the Philippines, and the USA marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute over the region’s territorial waters. With tensions escalating due to China’s assertive behavior, this collaborative effort underscores a strategic response aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation and upholding international maritime law. The joint …

As China’s economic prowess continues to expand, its influence seeps into regions beyond its borders. One such area witnessing a slow encroachment is Russia’s Far East. The strategic importance of Russia’s Far East cannot be overstated. Home to abundant natural resources and serving as a crucial gateway to emerging Asian markets, this region holds the key to Russia’s economic growth …

The recent release of a new map by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs, asserting territorial claims over 30 areas in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, marks yet another contentious development in the complex relationship between India and China. The renaming and incorporation of these regions into the Chinese province of Zangnan hold considerable geopolitical ramifications, especially in light …

On Tuesday Morning, North Korea escalated regional tensions, launching what is believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile at 6:53 a.m. This provocative act, occurring shortly before South Korea’s critical parliamentary elections set for April 10, represents North Korea’s strategy of timing its military weapons testing with South Korea’s elections. The missile’s trajectory, landing beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone after …

The Europen Union’s supply chain vulnerability is a wake-up call we cannot ignore. The historical overreliance on one nation for critical raw materials has shown the defenselessness of the EU’s global supply chains. For example, China provides 97% of the magnesium, Chile provides 97% of the lithium, South Africa provides 93% of the iridium, and Brazil provides 92% of the …

A year into its historic defence strategy overhaul, Japan is rapidly enhancing its Self-Defense Force (SDF), with defence spending increasing 50% above 2022 levels. Following a new security strategy that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration adopted a year ago, the 7.95 trillion yen ($56 billion) defence budget for the 2024 fiscal year represents the second year of a five-year military …

Czechia is overly committed to standing next to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, which started back in February 2022. Czechia presents itself as a trustworthy and genuine bastion of support. While the European Union (EU) and the United States’ Senate are struggling to meet the demands of Ukraine for further assistance against their adversary, Czechia stands ready to show pragmatic and …

After Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, over three dozen nations, primarily led by Western powers, imposed extensive economic sanctions on Russia in an attempt to undermine its ability to sustain the ongoing war in the long-term. The sanctions covered different sectors including energy, commodities, finance, technology, travel, and shipping. However, as we have witnessed, Russia has been …

In the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan, the political landscape is marked by unexpected developments that have set the stage for complex negotiations. Despite the detention of former PM Imran Khan and the obstacles faced by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), independent candidates aligned with the party secured an impressive 93 National Assembly seats, the highest among all parties. …

The Red Sea is a vital maritime corridor, hosting critical chokepoints such as the Bab el Mandeb strait. By leveraging its economic investments, China has gained influence over these strategic passages, enabling it to secure its maritime trade routes and expand its economic footprint. This control enhances China’s geopolitical standing and diminishes the influence of traditional powers in the region. …