China’s dominance in Rare Earth Minerals and Processing Technology
The rare earth mineral became a buzz word in 2010 when China unofficially “halted” rare-earth exports to Japan
Erratic Monsoons Explain Why India Must Become Active in ARCTIC Governance
The first monsoon rains that hit Kerala’s shore each year bring more than just rain; they bring the heartbeat of an entire subcontinent. The Indian monsoon is more than just a weather system; it ushers life to the economy, the environment, and the culture. It shapes the future of farming, affects the livelihood of people […]
Disarmament in Lebanon is nothing but a Deceptive Diplomacy by the West
The Lebanese state is navigating a precarious paradigm. It has embarked upon an unprecedented path to disarm all the non-state entities in Lebanon. Essentially, this pursuit towards disarmament or monopolization of weapons and regulation of legitimate force resonates with the concept of Weberian state as ideated by the German Sociologist, Max Weber. He emphasized that […]
Understanding The Ongoing Political Crisis in South Korea
Complex factors in South Korea In recent times, South Korea’s grass-root democracy came up to be resilient in the face of the imposition of martial law and followed by two simultaneous impeachment of the President and acting President. The impeachment case is now examined by the Constitutional Court which requires it to render a final […]
How Will the South China Sea Dispute Evolve in 2025?
The Nature of Dispute The South China Sea dispute is one of the most complex maritime disputes, which is indeed one of the longest maritime disputes which is not nearing mutually agreed resolution. Usually maritime disputes take place due to the pursuit of living resources, offshore nonliving resources, uncertain sovereignty, over uninhabited islands or rocks […]
What is The Wagner Group Doing in Africa?
In the African Continent, a discreet struggle for dominance is brewing. In this geopolitical battle, Russia has emerged as an adept player who has mastered the unconventional method to manoeuvre its interest across the continent via its proxy arm, i.e. the Wagner group. The group has been an essential tool in Russia’s foreign policy toolkit. […]
Hydroelectric Diplomacy: A Complex Web of Challenges and Opportunities
Introduction The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a monumental project on the Nile, embodying Ethiopia’s ambitions to address its energy deficit and propel its economic resurgence. However, since its construction began in 2011, the GERD has been at the center of a complex geopolitical dispute involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. While Ethiopia views the […]
The Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Treaty: Decoding Drivers and Implications
On January 17 2025, three days before President-elect Trump’s inauguration, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the reformist President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 47-point comprehensive strategic partnership for 20 years. The negotiations were on the table for the last few years but the timing of the agreement […]
Iran’s Nuclear Stance: A Strategic and Geopolitical Analysis
Iran’s nuclear program has long been a source of tension that shapes regional and global diplomacy, military strategies and power structures in the Middle East. So far, international pressure over the past couple of decades, economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts have not spurred Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The argument that Iran might someday […]
Lebanon’s Political Transformation: Shifting Alliances, Confessionalism, and the Future of Resistance
Lebanon stands at a crossroads, with profound political changes unfolding, the weakening of Hezbollah, and the transformation of its regional alliances. The newly appointed Prime Minister-designate, Nawaf Salam, takes office amidst great turmoil on the internal and external levels. Hezbollah, which has long dominated Lebanon’s power structure, has been in decline ever since the death […]