The end of World War II brought about the creation of a new international order, a global landscape that was ruled on the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful dispute resolution. However, current developments and shifts on the international stage are threatening said ideals due to the resurgence of expansionist policies by both global and regional powers. Russia’s annexation …

Recent international developments are causing the geopolitical landscape to change drastically and at the centre of this transition lies the economic rivalry between the US and China. However, amid this geopolitical rivalry, Mexico is emerging as a strategic player, particularly with regard to global trade and supply chain realignment. This can most likely be linked to the popularisation of Nearshoring …

The expansion of BRICS with the potential addition of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates is a momentous geopolitical event. It is a testament to the increasing power of the Global South and marks a movement towards a multipolar world order. However, in the absence of strategic unity, rather than enabling effective global governance, this …

The expansion of BRICS with the potential addition of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates is a momentous geopolitical event. It is a testament to the increasing power of the Global South and marks a movement towards a multipolar world order. However, in the absence of strategic unity, rather than enabling effective global governance, this …

Latin America is a region of immense cultural wealth, abundant natural resources, and significant economic potential. Yet, it is one of the most unequal in the world, alongside the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, as it is continuously overwhelmed by political upheaval, economic crisis, and social disruption. Each country of the region has, of course, different challenges that has to …

According to data collected and published by UNHCR, over the past decade, extreme climate-related events triggered an average of 21.5 million new displacements per year, more than twice as many refugees caused by conflicts. By 2050, this could reach 1.2 billion people fleeing from their houses because of devastating climate change. Considering that science has proved the effects of the …

Since the Industrial Revolution and up to a few years ago, the global world has relied on using carbon fossil fuels for functioning. Although it seemed the best option on the market, it is now obvious the amount of damage that came with its usage, and that we cannot count on it anymore. It is indeed a limited resource destined …

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 …

Europe and Africa depend on one another to deliver an effective and long-term response to global and shared issues such as climate change, peace and security, and economic growth, all of which affect us all. The European Union-African collaboration, founded on discussion and multilateralism, is solution-oriented and forward looking. Europe and Africa are both players in a multilateral international system …