Geo Politics

War conflicts seldom stay on the battlefield. They make their final destination to resources of the household, to discussions in the Legislature, and on the ballot. As the spat with Iran over the years is becoming costlier and more of a political problem for the Trump administration. The White House adamantly insists that the operation is needed to achieve regional …

Energy markets in Asia are again feeling the pinch after the U.S. has stepped up the pressure on buyers of Iranian crude oil. Washington is going after Tehran’s oil exports by means of secondary sanctions, shipping network bottlenecks and sanctions against financial institutions and foreign ports. These actions are likely to affect much more than Iran, as Asia is home …

The introduction of a forced labour concern to the ongoing India – US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations by imposing a US 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian imports has created a whole new dimension. Both nations are looking to further develop their economic relationship, but there also are extra hurdles to overcome before any full accord is enacted, with the …

The recent meeting convened by oil producers of the OPEC+ came to offer some stability and continuity in the operations of the group amid the recent exit of the United Arab Emirates. The coalition agreed upon a quota change of about 188,000 barrels per day, which is widely in accordance with the quota projections before the departure of UAE. The …

A small kingdom in the air off the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates is unobtrusively keeping one of the most vital lifelines in the world running even now, humanitarian aid. The strategy adopted by the UAE in the last few weeks may not be only generous, but it also displays the ability to operate in a tumultuous world View …

Mitsuru Toyama is an influential and contentious figure in the history of modern Japan. As one of the founders of the Genyosha (Dark Ocean Society), Toyama was instrumental in the promotion of nationalism throughout Japan and the development of a Pan-Asian ideology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Establishment of Genyosha Founded in 1881 in Fukuoka, Toyama and …

South Yemen’s unity is deeply rooted in its modern political history. From the establishment of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) in 1967 until unification in 1990, the South existed as a recognized state with clearly defined borders and a centralized administration. Its governorates—Aden, Hadhramaut, Shabwa, Al-Mahrah, Lahj, Abyan, and Al-Dhalea—were governed as integral parts of one sovereign entity, …

Global​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ migration is undergoing a major change of time. When countries are closing their borders and reviewing their immigration strategies, people moving from one continent to another cannot be just seen as a search for opportunities. Now, it is the litmus test of diplomacy, ethics, and resilience. A different map of migration is appearing that is less about geography and …

Asia is one the places which is home to some of the world’s most complex territorial disputes. These disputes are often involved in historical claims as well as resources, and also strategic advantages, which make them crucial for regional security as well as international relations.  For more on these kinds of information on hotspots and border conflicts, see our related …

The world is turning into a global place of geo-political uncertainty due to globalization. The more conflicts, energy crisis, climatic crisis, cyber threats are taking the new meaning of international relations and financial stability in 2025. The war in Russia and Ukraine, the US-China conflict, the rise of nationalism, and protectionism are the problems that are disrupting trade, supply chains, …