The South China Sea is a crucial maritime passage connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans: its strategic location for maritime roads, the vast quantity of resources that comes with it, and the overlapping territorial claims among coastal states, such as China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan, have made the territory one of the most unsettled geopolitical conflicts of …

China’s energy ambitions are reshaping the global landscape, influencing economic, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics. As the world’s largest energy consumer and a leader in renewable energy investments, the broader implications of China’s energy strategy are raising numerous concerns about whether they can be considered a threat or an opportunity for global leaders. China’s pursuit of energy resources has led the …

Myanmar has suffered decades of repressive military rule, poverty due to years of isolationist economic policies, and civil wars with ethnic minority groups. The military presence has been a constant in the country’s history, from the takeover of General U Ne Win in 1962, till the dissolution of the military junta in 2011. The transitional period to democratization of the …

The turmoil decades the Balkans went through seems not to have ended: transboundary rivalry, localized violence, and political uncertainty are raising tensions in an exponential way, making the world question whether nationalism-fuelled conflict over borders might be resurging. In Particular, the relationship between Serbia and Kosovo is still very tight. Serbia seems not willing to take a step forward to …

Taiwan is experiencing a growing self-identity with the passing of time. The democratic government and its own constitutions are key factors in shaping the political perceptions of younger generations that are distancing themselves from Chinese rule. On the other hand, Beijing still sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually join its national borders. Despite the strong economic …

It’s been over 6 decades since the United States has imposed an embargo on Cuba, being probably one of the harshest and longest ever enforced. The different US administrations over the years have quite similar pathways against the communist island, although some US presidents tried to ease the sanctions and reconcile with Cuba. The reasons put forward in perpetuating the …

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 …

            The newly found agreement between Russia and Niger signals the return of the Russian influence coming back to Africa as the United States (U.S.) leaves Niger. Outpacing U.S. to grab a piece of the influence sphere over Africa is a starting point for Russia to settle within the region. Russia is settling in Niger with sending instructors and military equipment …

On April 11, a missile attack by Russia destroyed Ukraine’s largest power-generating plant, Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), located in the Kyiv region. Russian President Putin claimed that the strikes were the response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy targets over the past few weeks. Due to the Russian attack on Thursday, over 200,000 people in Ukraine lost power, leaving …