Geo Politics

This week, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv banned public celebrations commemorating the country’s independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war that the United Nations said on Monday (August 22) has killed nearly 5,600 civilians, including a large number of children. The ban was based on the fact that Russia is currently involved in …

At the National Day Rally on Sunday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated that Singapore has “zero margin” for error when it comes to its leadership since the country’s continued existence and level of achievement is contingent on having the proper leaders (Aug 21). Mr. Lee emphasized the importance of having strong leadership by pointing to countries that have administrations …

In recent days, discussions about Taiwan’s windswept Matsu islands, which are located close to China’s shore, have been dominated by one topic: the potential for an invasion by China, which has been conducting military drills in reaction to visits to Taiwan by lawmakers from the United States. The archipelago of small islands, which is less than 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) …

As the level of friction between China and the United States rises, the majority of Southeast Asian countries will make every effort to maintain their neutrality, notwithstanding how challenging this may be. Despite this, the Philippines are faced with more difficult decisions than most other countries. The results of its decisions will matter more not only to itself, but also …

On Tuesday, August 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States government of seeking to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and of fueling conflicts elsewhere in the world, including with the visit of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Putin made these accusations during a press conference in Moscow. “The current scenario in Ukraine is evidence that …

Following a hiatus caused by COVID-19, Thailand and China have begun their first combined air force exercise in years on Sunday (August 14), according to the military of the kingdom. These drills are the first of their kind in years. Following China’s greatest military drills around Taiwan, which were carried out as a form of retaliation for a visit to …

On Sunday (August 14), a group of lawmakers from the United States arrived in Taiwan for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen. This is the second high-level group to visit Taiwan while there are military concerns between the self-ruled island and China. Beijing, which claims democratically controlled Taiwan as its own territory, has conducted military …

A dispute between China and South Korea over a US missile defense shield occurred on Thursday (August 11), threatening to derail efforts by the new government in Seoul to overcome longstanding security divides. After what seemed to be a successful first visit to China by South Korea’s foreign minister last week, a disagreement on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense …

According to Mr. Tanee Sangrat, director general of Thailand’s Information Department, Foreign Affairs Ministry, on Wednesday, the Sri Lankan government has filed a request to Thailand for its former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to enter the country. Gotabaya Rajapaksa is seeking asylum in Thailand (Aug 10). “The present government of Sri Lanka made a request to the Thai side for the …

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has been five months since the conflict began. Sanctions were placed on Russia when the world community voiced its disapproval of its aggressive behavior. The initial few weeks of the war were marked by an atmosphere of anarchy and confusion. After the West pulled Russia out of the global payments system SWIFT and froze …