Williamkery Gaddam
Predictions of regime collapse in Iran often misunderstand the Islamic Republicâs internal mechanics, says Williamkery Gaddam. Authority is not centralised but distributed among clerical bodies, security organisations, and political institutions. This enables the regime to manage elite competition and absorb external shocks, making externally driven transformation far harder than many observers assume Read more
Igor Sevenard
Donald Trumpâs coercion of Denmark over Greenland is not just an Arctic dispute. Igor Sevenard and Richard J. Cook argue that by treating NATO allies as real estate vendors, Trump shatters the trust necessary to deter China. Breaking faith in Europe, the US loses credibility in Asia Read more
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
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