While the West is pouring billions of dollars/euros into arming and aiding Ukraine, the genocide perpetuated against the Rohingya remains largely ignored. The refugee crisis of Myanmar and Bangladesh continues…
With the cases of opioid-related overdoses surging, the fentanyl crisis has become an epidemic in the US. Despite increased security cooperation between the US and Mexico, Republicans and Democrats continue…
Egypt is the most important bottleneck for global internet communication. Data travels across the ocean floor to Europe and beyond via underwater sea cables linking the Mediterranean and Red Sea.…
The Malayan sun bear is on the brink of extinction. They are hunted, captured, harvested and killed for their bile. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regards sun bear bile as a…
Seahorses have existed for 13 million years. The main factors contributing to their impending extinction are climate change, trawling and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The Panama meeting of the Parties…
Saudi Arabian and Chinese leadership have solidified a new strategic partnership that aligns policies on many issues of international interest, most notably energy. In an emerging multipolar world, this suggests that…
In April 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) signed a bilateral security cooperation agreement with Solomon Islands. According to the PRC, the main purpose of this treaty is to…
US' geopolitical rivalry on the African continent, particularly when it comes to China and Russia is clearly visible in Biden’s new much-anticipated Africa strategy. Michael Asiedu, 26 September 2022Russian versionOn 8 August,…
Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan with her son despite words of warning from the White House. The cost to the US taxpayer of this visit amounts to c. USD 90 million.…
Sri Lanka, the oldest democracy in Asia, is in a state of emergency. After the wave of protests because of soaring prices and shortages of fuel and essential goods turned…