Geopolitics
INTRODUCTION
Diplomacy & Practice
Choose Your Destiny: Bilateral vs Multilateral Diplomacy
When I first became a diplomat—back in the days when landlines and fax machines reigned supreme—I had no
Book Briefing: “Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion,” By Robert Cialdini.
It was the autumn of 2017, Zagreb. The trees were alight with color. The city was shimmering under the bright
You Have No Power Here! The Waning Impact of Human Rights as a Political Tool
In 1948, the member states of the recently formed United Nations adopted a resolution with a singular purpose: to demonstrate
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Geopolitics
Beyond Economics: Egypt’s Political Play at the D8 Summit
Egypt hosted the 11th D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Summit in Cairo. The D8, established in Istanbul in 1997, focuses on economic cooperation between Muslim majority developing countries, and this summit was held under the theme of “Investing in Youth
The Architect of Conflict? Mark Rutte’s Role in a Precarious Global Order
Surveying the global security landscape through a targeted set of metrics to identify individuals posing the greatest risk to peace, one surprising figure stood out: Mark Rutte. His emergence in this analysis surprised me, and it may surprise you as
Rewriting Extremism: What Al Jolani’s Rise Means for the Region
A new Syria has emerged. Ahmed Al Sharaa—once a wanted extremist—is consolidating power while the international community scrambles to reframe the narrative, in a way that may backfire spectacularly as we will explore together throughout the piece.
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Netanyahu’s Golan Gamble: Calculated Provocation or Strategic Choice?
Benjamin Netanyhau opened up yet another front in Syria, fueling the cycle of conflict in an attempt to perpetuate the wars in the region to hold onto his power and maintain relevance by catering to the territorial aspirations of the
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Brief: G20 Declaration – Economic Opportunities for Investment
The G20 summit held in Rio de Janeiro on 18–19 November brought together global leaders, including 18 high-level guests, heads of government, and representatives from the UN, EU, African Union, and international financial institutions.
Under Brazil’s presidency, the
Brief: Saudi Arabia Tech Sector & AI
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as the regional hub for digital technology, pushing to transform its economy and become a leader in AI and digital technology.
As part of the broader vision 2030, it recently launched Project Transcendence, purportedly targeting
Brief: Trump’s Economic Policies & BRICS
With the upcoming trump presidency, projections are edging towards an increasingly adversarial international economic landscape. Basing predictions on the combination of Trump’s first term and his campaign promises, expectations include increased protectionism in the form of tariffs, redrawing trade
BRICS: Increased Relevance for India
India’s GDP, at 3.89 trillion USD, is forecasted to grow by 7% for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Its major trade partners are the US and China, with China narrowly surpassing the US this year with 118.4 billion
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