Opinion – Iran at the Crossroads Pending Trump’s Return
For Iran, conceding to the Trump administration’s demands may be a logical step to avoid falling from the looming precipice.
Somaliland’s Democratic Journey
Somaliland has taken steps from a long history of endemic and brutal clan enmity, towards a form of peaceful democratic transition.
Opinion – Five Scenarios for the War in Ukraine Under a Trump Presidency
Understanding the variables of the conflict underscores the importance of continuous analysis and adaptive approaches in assessing its trajectory.
Powering the Future: Latin America’s Geopolitical Role in the Global Energy Transition
An economy reliant on intensive energy and material consumption offers no true solution if it merely replaces fossil fuels with renewables.
History of the Future: Classical Realism and Trump
If those who do not read history may repeat its errors, those who do not read theory may inadvertently reinvent it – often with omissions.
Opinion – In a Knife-edge Election, Two Different Portrayals of America
The campaigns of Trump and Harris presented very different images of American foreign policy, yet Trump’s win showcased what the electorate was looking for.
ASEAN’s Sempiternal Challenge: Maintaining Centrality in the Indo-Pacific
While the idea of the Indo-Pacific has gained traction for thinking about Asia, ASEAN’s commitment to regional multilateralism ensures its relevance as a prime regional convener.
Heartland vs. Sea Power: Why the Rimland Will Shape the Future of World Order
The space where land power meets sea power will shape 21st-century geopolitics, blending strategic chokepoints, economic dynamism, and global influence.
Opinion – The 2025 Philippine General Election and US Strategy in Asia
Those elected in 2025 may give us early signs of whether the path ahead will be one of continued alignment with the US, or one that moves the Philippines towards China.
Opinion – Toward a Japan-South Korea Alliance Less Reliant on the US
A motivation behind Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s push for an ‘Asian NATO’ may be developing a security relationship with South Korea.
