Sibei Sun
The Trump administration is advancing an illiberal Atlanticism that reimagines the West in manners similar to how Putin imagines Eurasia. Sibei Sun dissects the uncanny parallels between the two geopolitical doctrines and what it all means for future transatlantic relations Read more
Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
The Middle East is entering a phase of recalibration. As Gulf powers prioritise stability and de-escalation, saysâŻNadeem Ahmed Moonakal, they are also positioning themselves to play a leading role in global AI, which is likely to have a profound influence on the regional geopolitical landscape Read more
Veronica Anghel
The Russia-Ukraine war forced the EU to speak the language of power, but it didnât turn the EU into a state. Veronica Anghel argues that EU geopolitics looks different: dense ties, not just hard power. Enlargement is the EUâs prime relational technology â binding security to markets, institutions, and publics Read more
Mariam Mumladze
From F-35 jets to Tesla batteries, Washingtonâs reliance on rare earth elements (REEs) runs deep. China, which refines more than 99% of the worldâs heavy REEs and supplies 70% of US imports, has repeatedly played this ace in times of tension. Yet, writes Mariam Mumladze, deep interdependence and limited alternatives complicate the standoff Read more
John Karlsrud
How do small and medium-sized states safeguard their sovereignty and national interests amid intensifying great-power rivalry and a fragmented international order? To answer this question, John Karlsrud, Maryna Rabinovych, and Marianne Riddervold introduce the concept of diplomatic resilience Read more
Syeda Saba Batool
The Nuclear Suppliers Group faces new tests from great-power rivalry, climate change, and the spread of nuclear technology.âŻSyeda Saba BatoolâŻargues the Group needs clear rules for admitting countries outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and to ensure that climate-vulnerable developing states gain fair access to civilian nuclear energy Read more
Daphna Canetti
With missiles in the sky and malware in the wires, hybrid warfare is no longer speculative. Daphna Canetti, Gal Dor, and Tal Mimran argue the Iran-Israel clash marks a strategic turning point â where democracies must defend minds as fiercely as borders Read more
Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
The security situation in the Middle East reflects the hard realities of power struggle and the implications of the quest for regional hegemony.âŻNadeem Ahmed MoonakalâŻshows how Israel is exploiting instability to entrench dominance, while Iranâs projected restraint masks deep vulnerabilities. With the USâ ambiguous approach adding to tensions, the space for long-term stability is shrinking Read more
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