Johanna Moore, Kathryn Tyson, Amin Soltani, Kitaneh Fitzpatrick, Talia Tayoun, and Brian Carter The Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. It also covers events and trends that … [Read more...]
How Primed for War Is China? Risk signals for a conflict are flashing red.
Michael Beckley How likely is China to start a war? This may be the single-most important question in international affairs today. If China uses military force against Taiwan or another target in the Western Pacific, the result could be war with the United States—a fight between two nuclear-armed … [Read more...]
CENEGRI – 2023 POLICY BRIEF REPORT
The Policy Brief Report 2023 is an extremely important document for both the academic community and the general public. It addresses in detail contemporary issues of great relevance in the areas of geopolitics, defense, and international affairs. Throughout the year, our international analysts, who … [Read more...]
The Dysfunctional Superpower
Robert M. Gates Foreign Affairs Magazine Can a Divided America Deter China and Russia? It was a chaotic week in Washington. Congressional Republicans ended the week in disarray after GOP lawmakers voted down a bipartisan border security bill they fought for, leaving aid to Ukraine and Israel … [Read more...]
Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy. Tommy Walker In early January, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin enthusiastically announced that he would be waiving visa requirements for Chinese visitors … [Read more...]
No Way Norway!
Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French “Castles in the air – they are so easy to take refuge in. And so easy to build”. Henrik Ibsen February 10th, 2024. Just back from the Norwegian Atlantic Committee’s superb annual Leangkollen Conference. The conference was great, the debate less so with a lack of … [Read more...]
The Belt and Road and Global Gateway Initiatives: Prospects and Opportunities for Central Asian Countries
Eldaniz Gusseinov, Rymgali Abykayev The transport and infrastructure initiatives of China and the European Union show signs of unfolding strategic competition in the Eurasian region. With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe and China have lost their shortest land trade route, while … [Read more...]
Growing Activity of Russia and the EU in Kazakhstan Could Lead to Economic Conflict by 2030
Eldaniz Gusseinov Russia and the European Union are ready to enter a race for influence in Kazakhstan due to the strategic importance of the state. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia and the European Union have shown great interest in Kazakhstan. This is noticeable by the number … [Read more...]
Beyond Neoclassical and Critical Geopolitics
Federico Bordonaro, Ph.D. Beyond Neoclassical and Critical Geopolitics © 2024 by Federico Bordonaro is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 Abstract: The purpose of this article is to succinctly demonstrate the shortcomings of conventional geopolitical theories and to highlight the need for a more … [Read more...]
ASSERTIVE CHINA AFTER THE RISE OF XI JINPING
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