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 …

The resurgence of Shehbaz Sharif in Pakistan’s political arena marks a crucial juncture in the nation’s trajectory, where domestic politics intersect with international relations. As the torchbearer of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), his return injects renewed vigor into a landscape laden with complexities. It sparks discussions about political rejuvenation and intra-party democracy within the PML-N. While his experience as …

            Fromer president of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro had been a topic of many discussions and criticism in Brazil and the world. Before he stepped down after his defeat against his predecessor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections, Bolsonaro had been subjected to various criminal investigations involving corruption as well. During his presidency, Bolsonaro had always …

In November 2023, the Supreme Court of Russia ruled that the international LGBTQI+ movement will be officially designated as an extremist organisation. Namely, from now on, such movement officially took part in the “blacklist” of terrorist groups which will make it legitimate to subject LGBTQI+ members to arbitrary prosecutions, as well as any activist in support of their basic human …

Although there is not a specific provision expressly granting the “right to asylum” in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Article 1 of the European Convention of Human Rights is unequivocal in stating that everyone is protected by its provisions regardless of their nationality and that no discrimination whatsoever is allowed. Moreover, all “high contracting parties” are under an obligation to …

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 …

The very first free black republic, Haiti long suffered from internal and external turmoil caused by several international actors. Historically, Haiti had been subjected to geopolitical interests of the Western nations. Colonialism, political interference and economic exploitations are all the legacies bestowed upon to Haiti by the West, especially by numerous European nations and by the United States (U.S.). Continuously …

Last week marked a significant milestone as Turkey and Somalia formalized a comprehensive defence and economic cooperation agreement spanning a decade. In this ten-year pact, Turkey has committed not only to safeguarding Somalia’s extensive coastline but also to actively contribute to the reconstruction of its naval forces. A spokesperson from the Turkish Defence Ministry highlighted Turkey’s dedication to assisting Somalia …

Demonstrating India’s enhanced geopolitical influence, Narendra Modi recently embarked on a noteworthy visit to the Middle East. Initiated on February 13th, this journey seamlessly intertwined critical elements—including business and security. The first step was the UAE, where Modi not only signed an investment treaty but also took centre stage at a rally attended by 40,000 Indian expatriates and inaugurated a …