More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, questions surrounding Russia's role in the post-Soviet space continue to shape global geopolitics. Under Vladimir Putin's leadership, Moscow has consistently challenged aspects of the post-Cold War European security architecture while s...

Semiconductors have emerged as one of the most strategically significant technologies of the twenty-first century, underpinning everything from artificial intelligence and advanced military systems to telecommunications, electric vehicles, and critical digital infrastructure. As states increasingly ...

The consequences of major conflicts are rarely confined to the regions in which they occur. While the US–Iran conflict is centred in the Middle East, its effects have already begun to reverberate across distant regions through disrupted supply chains, volatile energy markets, rising transportation...

The expansion of BRICS marks one of the most significant developments in contemporary global politics, reflecting the growing influence of emerging powers and increasing dissatisfaction with Western-dominated international institutions. With the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi A...

The global attention surrounding Iran's Women, Life, Freedom movement following the death of Mahsa Jina Amini created the impression of a feminist uprising that briefly captured international consciousness before gradually fading from view. Yet visibility should not be mistaken for vitality. While s...

The evolving relationship between Iran and the United Arab Emirates reflects a broader transformation in Gulf geopolitics, where influence is increasingly measured not only through military power but also through connectivity, finance, technology, logistics, and infrastructure. While economic links ...