Series: Global Up-to-Date
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The Makkah Pact: A New Strategic Triangle in the Middle East
On 7 August 2026, at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime…
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Planetary Change and the New Geopolitics of the Anthropocene
For much of human history, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and droughts were understood as powerful forces of nature that existed beyond human control. We could prepare for…
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Zambia’s Mineral Dilemma: Global Demand, Domestic Expectations
Imagine a country rich in minerals that are essential to the global economy, yet still struggling to turn those resources into broad national prosperity. This is…
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Houthi Escalation in Yemen: The Growing Threat to Shipping Through Bab el-Mandeb
The world had already witnessed the Houthi forces demonstrating their ability to threaten international shipping after the Gaza catastrophe began in October 2023. Their series of…
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The United States at 250: Between Founding Ideals and Global Power
This year, the United States marked 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Semiquincentennial has been commemorated through the congressionally established…
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Same Virus, Different Fates: What Uganda Got Right That DR Congo Could Not
Just three months after the declaration of Ebola virus again in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 17th time, more than 4,900 people have been…
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India’s Gen Z Awakening and the Next Stage of Indian Politics
Since 2022, four South Asian countries have watched their youngest citizens take to the streets in ways their governments did not expect. Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya movement…
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The Strategic Folly of India’s Border Politics
The escalating expulsions of Bengali-speaking minorities across the India-Bangladesh border have transformed a chronic migration dispute into an acute humanitarian and diplomatic emergency. Driven by domestic…
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FIFA 2026: Football, Geopolitics and the Global South
The FIFA World Cup is often described as a celebration of football. But in 2026, it has become much more than a tournament. Hosted jointly by…
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Britain’s Leadership Turnover and the Price of Strategic Uncertainty
Keir Starmer’s decision to step down as Labour Party leader and prime minister, less than two years after winning a commanding parliamentary majority, is more than…
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Global Crises on the Artist’s Stage: Glamour, Silence, and Moral Responsibility
Award ceremonies and major cultural events are usually seen as spaces of glamour, achievement, and entertainment. Artists receive awards, audiences applaud, and cameras capture the elegance…