It is implausible that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy can compete, contest, and contain China in the Indo-Pacific without focusing on the better half, the Indian Ocean. Also, it is highly unlikely that the competition between Washington and Beijing will remain limited to the Eastern part of the Indo-Pacific region, noticing the dynamic and increasing presence […]
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The value of the classics for the modern world remains a controversial topic. Certain achievements of the past, such as the Pyramids in Egypt and the Antikythera mechanism in Greece, remain unsolved mysteries to scientists but encapsulate secrets that could be of contemporary relevance. In general, going back to ancient sources to derive information and […]
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Donald Trump’s return to the White House coincides with a critical juncture for US-Iran relations, presenting a compelling case for maintaining maximum pressure rather than seeking a new deal. Domestically, the Iranian regime faces mounting public discontent fuelled by spiraling inflation, internal repression, and systemic corruption. Without sanctions relief or meaningful diplomatic engagement, these pressures […]
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Yoon Suk-yeol, the president of South Korea (ROK), and his administration are currently dealing with both domestic concerns pertaining to Yoon’s credibility among Koreans as well as international challenges brought on by the re-election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States of America (U.S.) and North Korea’s (DPRK) cooperation with Russia. With 2024 […]
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