The October 7 attacks changed Israel and its policies on the national security threats forever. In an unprecedented move by the Israeli legislators, Israel Knesset approved “the Al Jazeera Law”, which this law would allow the communication minister to act on to shut any foreign news/media outlet that might deemed as a security threat to the state, as understood from …

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 …

Following a UN General Assembly resolution voted in 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently holding hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in what is referred to as “occupied Palestinian territory”.  The ICJ is expected to provide a non-binding assessment on how Israeli policies, such as Jewish settlement and annexation in the West Bank and …

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. …

            The long-established superpower of the United States has seen much criticism over the last few years that, in a way, is challenging their supremacy over the international community. Ever since Donald Trump’s election, US politics went from assertive to chaotic, where their internal struggles undoubtedly translated into the international landscape, allowing other countries to change priorities in their diplomatic games …

            Over the last few months, we have been closely watching the development of the war in Palestine, where Israeli forces have been adamant about essentially exterminating an entire civilization with the explicit support of many western countries that are fighting in the international community for the protection of Israel’s right to self-defense.             Of course, the proportions taken by the military …

            Amidst wars and other armed conflicts, the European region has been in conflictuous past few months regarding political stability and development within the European Union. A country that has been inserted in the news spotlight in recent times is Portugal, with the never-ending scandals and political decisions that are culminating in turning the already tumultuous country even further down the …

Italy is set to preside over the G7, which includes the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, and Canada, throughout 2024. Italy’s priorities will expectedly include the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, climate change, development in Africa, engagement with China as well as the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence.  During its G7 presidency, Italy plans to host 20 ministerial …

In recent months, the Chinese Coast Guard and Beijing’s maritime militia have engaged in perilous manoeuvres, hindering and harassing the Philippine Coast Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines during resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. As tensons rise, China recognised the risk of involving the US, which has mutual defence treaties with the Philippines, and …

            The never-ending conflict in Palestine and the atrocities committed in the Gaza region have been one for the books. The alleged war crimes committed and the lack of effective application of international mechanisms to aid those civilians and other individuals that have been caught in the crossfire of the war have undoubtedly changed the future of the region.             Throughout the …