The Fifth Plenum Resolution on full and rigorous Party self-governance reveals a distinct asymmetry in the distribution of power within the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). While the Resolution imposes restrictions on personal authority among...
The European Union’s shift away from Russian fossil fuels following the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict has significantly strengthened its energy security and strategic autonomy. Through REPowerEU, supplier diversification, energy efficiency a...
The global debate on critical mineral security has largely focused on rare earth elements, while the importance of sulphuric acid in mineral processing remains less visible. This article examines how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ...
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a growing concern for marine environmental security, ecosystem sustainability, and coastal communities across the Indo-Pacific. Drawing on coastal environmental observations and microscopic examinations...
The political conflicts between the United States, Cuba, and Iran reveal significant structural parallels in the use of economic sanctions and coercive diplomacy. This commentary examines how Washington has employed economic restrictions, f...
Europe's growing dependence on foreign digital infrastructure has raised important questions about cybersecurity, technological control, and strategic autonomy. This article examines the vulnerabilities arising from concentrated cloud servi...
India's maritime engagement with Tanzania reflects the growing strategic importance of the Western Indian Ocean in India's regional security and cooperation framework. The article examines the opportunities and challenges shaping bilateral ...
Japan is increasingly placing economic security at the centre of its national strategy, moving beyond cost efficiency towards reliable supply chains, critical technologies, and diversified economic partnerships. The article examines Japan’s...
The Pacific region is once again becoming the epicentre of realpolitik amongst great powers, where both regional and extra-regional powers are competing to expand their sphere of influence. In recent years, China has deliberately, methodica...
The Arctic is emerging as a critical arena of geopolitical competition, where climate change, shifting maritime routes, military expansion, and resource interests are reshaping the strategic landscape. This article examines how Russia's mil...
India's pursuit of fifth-generation airpower presents a strategic dilemma between immediate operational requirements and long-term technological sovereignty. This article examines Russia's Su-57E offer in the context of the Indian Air Force...
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a defining arena of geopolitical competition, shaped by technological capabilities, regulatory influence, and competing national priorities. This article examines how the United States, China, and the ...
