A self-governing region of Denmark, Greenland is the world’s largest island, a mineral-rich territory of the Arctic region, and has drawn international attention following US President Trump’s controversial affirmations on two occasions. During his first mandate, in 20119, Trump publicly affirmed the intention of buying Greenland, seen as a strategic geopolitical territory and an incredible economic opportunity for the US: …

The South China Sea is one of the most heavily contested maritime regions on earth as it involves a myriad of overlapping territorial claims. More recently, there has been a growing escalation between the Philippines and China due to the fact that Chinese coast guard vessels have been aggressively blocking Philippine resupply missions, in particular at the Second Thomas Shoal. …

In a historic vote, the German Bundestag has lifted constitutional restrictions on defense spending and paved the way for unprecedented military investment. This is a defining moment for the nation, marking a significant shift away from the post-World War II restraint on military spending. At a time of growing geopolitical instability, Germany is positioning itself as a leader in Europe’s …

South Korea has become a major player in the global arms trade and has established itself as a competitive exporter of military technology now ranking among the top 10 global exporters. By leveraging advanced capabilities in defense production and building strategic partnerships, South Korea has steadily expanded its presence in international markets. The war in Ukraine has significantly increased demand …

In the last couple of weeks there have been major developments with regards to Germany’s defense policy which indicate a shift in the government’s concerns and priorities. The country is currently undergoing a significant transformation in its doctrine regarding national defense, as evidenced by its aim to move away from its traditionally restrained military stance. The current war between Ukraine …

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 …

Leader Kim Jong-Un’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin on 12 September has raised many questions about whether the two countries plan to extend their cooperation to other issues, such as advanced technology for satellites, nuclear-powered submarines and ballistic missiles. It is well known that North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis among its citizens, while Russia is seeking …

On 11th of February, 2022 the Biden administration released its Indo-Pacific Strategy, that has the underling objective of protecting its status as the region’s main super-power, with the delineated strategy naming Vietnam as one of the US´s government most important regional partners. This consideration follows the strategic trend of the US regarding Vietnam in the last years, with United States …

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the event that marked 2022 like no other. The declaration of war by the Russian president shocked the world and pushed it (especially the West) into a new order and redistribution of power. The invasion was characterized as a follow-up to the invasion and annexation of the Crimean Peninsula a few years ago. Indeed, …

 The relationship between the Saudis and American have been historically riddled with controversies and complications. Despite extremely different approaches to governance (one being an Islamic Absolute Monarchy and the other a secular constitutional republic), the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have a rather interesting diplomatic relationship. While the relationship had strained during the Obama administration, the Americans …