Geo Politics

The verbal spat between the officials from the United States and Russia has increased rapidly in recent days. Is there any relations between the Russian officials and the US officials over the recent conflict? How can these two countries end the recent crisis? The officials from the United States and Russia have accused each other of trying to affect the …

In a theater of intrigue and unease, Taiwan’s Defense Minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, has issued an enigmatic warning regarding what he terms “abnormal” military activities by China near the island. These pronouncements come in the wake of a dramatic surge in Chinese warplane incursions encircling Taiwan, creating a perplexing and suspenseful narrative in the volatile world of geopolitics. China’s persistent claim …

After issuing a travel advisory to Indian citizens traveling to Canada, New Delhi has suspended visa services to Canadians. This comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian agents were behind the June 18 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Sikh cultural center in Surrey, British Columbia.  New Delhi had labeled Nijjar a terrorist who was part of …

Known for his commitment to world peace and disarmament, Prime Minister Kishida utilized the worldwide stage to issue an open invitation to speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “at any time” and without restrictions. This unprecedented overture shows Japan’s sincere willingness to settle old disagreements and begin in a new era of communication with its mysterious neighbor. Addressing the …

The Taiwan military says it wouldn’t seek war, and nor would it avoid it as the country’s defense ministry ordered China to immediately cease its destructive unilateral actions. The ministry warned that continuous military harassment by the Chinese forces would only escalate the tensions in the Taiwan Strait and in the region.  This comes after the Taiwanese defense ministry tracked …

The alliance between North Korea and Russia is one of the most intriguing alliances to emerge in a world characterized by shifting geopolitical forces. These two nations have formed a surprisingly enduring alliance despite their divergent histories and the aftereffects of US intervention.  The History Behind North Korea and Russia Russia and North Korea have been allies since the end …

President Xi Jinping‘s big international and economic strategy, One Belt, One Road (OBOR), is also known as the Belt and Road Initiative. The major goal of initiating a significant infrastructure-building effort in its neighboring regions is to improve China’s standing as an economic leader. Why the name ‘Belt and Road’? The “Belt” part is about making new land trade routes …

Southeast Asian leaders have convened in Jakarta for the year’s final summit, hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The meeting, however, is plagued by a slew of difficult and complex topics that appear to have no clear resolution. These obstacles include Myanmar’s protracted civil war, increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea, and the United States’ long-standing rivalry with …

The country of North Korea has reportedly conducted several cruise missile launches just recently across its west coast as reported by the military of Seoul. This recent launching is among the most recent string of military actions carried by Pyongyang. The reported launch just happened shortly after North Korea had fired two short-range ballistic missiles, in which it was described …

The recently concluded Brics summit, characterized by a sprawling 94-paragraph joint statement, held a surprise tucked away in its final throes, specifically Paragraph 91.  This section held a pivotal announcement, signaling the invitation extended to Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to join as full members from January onwards.  The expansion of Brics, initially founded …