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European Union map and flags representing candidate countries from the Western Balkans

02 Jul 2025

10 MIN READ

Will the Western Balkans Ever Join the EU? The Future of Europe’s Enlargement Policy

The Western Balkans are situated at the heart of Southeastern Europe, surrounded by EU member states. The region is becoming a strategic necessity for the sake of stability, security, and the integrity of the European project. The 2030 goal is... Read more

Political leaders of Pakistan & Balochistan, representing rising tensions and national debate over the region's autonomy

27 Jun 2025

11 MIN READ

Why Does Balochistan Want Independence From Pakistan?

The Baloch independence movement is tied to colonial history and military rule. Balochistan seeks freedom from Pakistan for several reasons. However, the region plays a key role in Pakistan due to its rich resources and strategic location, making the demand... Read more

Growing geopolitical alliances and Russia’s outreach on the African continent

26 Jun 2025

11 MIN READ

The Real Scope of Russian Influence in Africa: Strategy, Stakes, and Global Implications

Russia’s growing influence in Africa challenges Western dominance. Through diplomacy, military aid, and trade partnerships. Moscow’s approach, amplified by the Ukraine war and weakened Western credibility, signals a renewed global contest for Africa’s loyalty and influence. Read more

Collage of BRICS leaders symbolizing BRICS influence on the global stage

26 Jun 2025

9 MIN READ

BRICS Expansion Into Latin America: How BRICS Is Redrawing Latin America’s Global Role

BRICS is expanding its influence in Latin America through trade, diplomacy, and financial partnerships. While offering economic opportunities, this shift creates geopolitical tensions with the West and reveals internal divisions among Latin American countries and BRICS members. Read more

Philosophers with The Hague's Peace Palace and map emblem

23 Jun 2025

9 MIN READ

How Did The Hague Become a Center for International Law?

For decades, The Hague has been a symbol of legal diplomacy. In modern times, the city has been called as "International City of Peace and Justice." With its tradition of neutrality in its foreign policy, the Hague is taking a... Read more

National flags of Buryatia, Yakutia, and Dagestan

23 Jun 2025

11 MIN READ

Three Unique Republics of Russia – Buryatia, Yakutia, and Dagestan

These three unique Russian Republics enjoy a semi-autonomous status, with their constitutions, official languages, and varying degrees of self-governance. They are among the 21 republics Russian controls. Read more

Collage of Lenin statue, Buddhist monastery, and a crowd in front of the Buryat flag.

10 Jun 2025

9 MIN READ

What is Buryatia?

The Republic of Buryatia lies in southeastern Siberia, where Russian and Mongolian cultures meet, and ancient traditions still shape everyday life. From the sacred shores of Lake Baikal to the political tensions of post-Soviet Russia, see the people, culture, language,... Read more

Bashar al-Assad in front of a color-coded Syrian map divided by control zones, with protestors and a tank in the background.

29 May 2025

6 MIN READ

What is the Syria War?

The fall of Assad shocked the world, but is the Syria War really over? Rebel coalitions now hold power, foreign alliances are shifting, and old rivalries are flaring up in new forms. With fragile peace talks, ethnic tensions, and global... Read more

President Jimmy Carter smiling at a podium with the presidential seal, standing in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

29 May 2025

9 MIN READ

Top 10 Defining Moments from Jimmy Carter’s Presidency

He brokered peace, faced a hostage crisis, and rewrote his legacy after leaving office. These 10 moments show why Jimmy Carter’s story is far from simple. Read more

A young Crimean Tatar boy in traditional clothing holding a flag, alongside Mustafa Dzhemilev, a prominent leader and human rights activist of the Crimean Tatar people.

14 May 2025

10 MIN READ

Who Are Crimean Tatars?

The Crimean Tatars, indigenous to Crimea, have endured centuries of displacement, empire, and repression, caught in today’s Ukraine-Russia conflict with deep implications for identity, sovereignty, and survival. Read more

An image of Xi Jinping and Lai Ching-teh

27 Mar 2025

9 MIN READ

10 Major Consequences of a China-Taiwan Conflict

The China-Taiwan conflict of historical background is projected to bring global impacts ranging from economy and regional security to humanitarian crises. Read more