Poland’s Belarus border shutdown has exposed China–Europe rail vulnerabilities, accelerating Central Asia trade route development as regional powers scramble to secure alternative corridors worth billions in annual commerce
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have forged a mutual defense pact, a development reshaping global power dynamics. This alliance signals a recalibration of regional security, with profound implications for major international players
Global finance stands at a crossroads: as China pU.S.hes the yuan onto the world stage, can it truly challenge the U.S. dollar’s supremacy, or will a multipolar order reshape monetary power?
Türkiye’s coercive experiments in maritime claims, proxies, and ports provide the beta version of a playbook now scaled by China, serving as a warning that coercion shapes power long before shots are fired
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi’s impromptu huddle at the SCO summit signals a new geopolitical alliance that challenges Western dominance while reshaping international relations through economic cooperation and strategic coordination
Canada–China relations stand at a crossroads. Selective engagement offers a pragmatic path that balances sovereignty, security, and economic opportunity, guiding Ottawa through intensifying global rivalry without surrendering autonomy
Türkiye African engagement reshapes power dynamics across the continent, blending trade, military cooperation, and diplomacy, while African states leverage Ankara’s presence to diversify partnerships beyond traditional Western and Eastern influences
On November 1, 2024, Novi Sad station’s roof collapsed, killing 16. The disaster exposed deep social fractures and sparked political and geopolitical conflict, with Chinese influence at the heart of public anger
While Washington was busy building tariff walls, Beijing was cultivating something far more strategic in South Africa. This isn’t just about fruit; it’s a masterclass in economic statecraft and global influence
Behind talk of solidarity, Europe remains tethered. Washington compels the continent to finance a massive arms buildup, trading money for the promise of security