Category: Geopolitics
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The Middle East -Reviving Europe’s Role
Europe is steadily losing relevance in the dynamic political landscape of the Middle East. Can it arrest this trend?
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Brexit Accomplished?
Despite two general elections, the future of the UK remains a quagmire. What has been achieved, and what does the future hold for the former empire?
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Qassem Soleimani- Predictable Surprises
The targeted assassination of Qassem Soleimani will continue to reverberate from Teheran to Washington. What will be the unintended consequences of this action?
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Oman-Dawn of New Epoch
The demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, father of the ‘Omani Renaissance’, has left a void in mediation and diplomacy in the Gulf. How will this impact the Middle East?
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Russian Reforms-Putinism Institutionalised
Putin’s Administrative Reforms have raised questions on their intent and scope. Do they point to an end-state plan or to a roost for post-2024 political influence?
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LIBYA – A rebalancing act
Turkey’s decision to send advisers and extend military support to Libya, at the request of Prime Minister Fayez al Serraj’s Government of National Accord ( GNA ) followed an escalation of conflict from Khalifa Haftar, the leader of the self-styled Libyan National Army ( LNA ). Does this put Turkey on a collision course with…
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East Asia: Spectre of a Nuclear Conflagration
Indications are that Kim Jong Un is on the verge of breaking off all negotiations on denuclearisation and is likely to stage a significant event to mark this break just before the new year. Does this portend more alarm for East Asia?
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NATO – On the Decline
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a recent interview, has described NATO as, ‘brain-dead’. In its 70th year, the US-led military alliance is showing extreme signs of stress raising the question of both its relevance and longevity.
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Russia-Ukraine: Prisoners of Past
The recent prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is indicative of a thaw between the two estranged neighbours. Will this spirit survive the deep-seated animosity?
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Egyptian Protests- “Springing” Back
Egypt has been experiencing political unrest and upheaval in a continuum. Egyptians are back on the streets demanding the ouster of President Sisi. Are we seeing the first signs of a new “Spring”?