So you don’t like Trump or Harris – here’s why it’s still best to vote for one of them
Many Americans are not thrilled with either of the two major-party candidates for president. As of Oct. 4, 2024,…
A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East. Since Hamas’ attack on…
UNGA 2024: What is the UN General Assembly and what happens at the meeting?
The United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week (UNGA) takes place in New York every September. Key…
Starting with a handshake, presidential debate between Harris and Trump then turns fierce, and pointed
As the two presidential candidates entered the debate stage, Kamala Harris strode across it and offered her hand…
Framing NZ as first world country isn’t realistic
Framing New Zealand as an Oceanic country with strong Asian connections makes more sense than a frame derived…
What the 2024 Olympics tells us about global geopolitics
Since the Olympic Games in Paris began, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has posted the statement “This is…
Killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: What does it mean for the Gaza peace process?
The killing of Hamas political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in an airstrike is likely to mean ceasefire negotiations…
Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal…
‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in…
Keir Starmer: What we know about Britain’s new prime minister and how he will lead
Mark Bennister, University of Lincoln and Ben Worthy, Birkbeck, University of London All prime ministers bring…
The Truth About Britain’s Broken Economy
This documentary, Skint: The Truth About Britain’s Broken Economy, investigates why the UK economy seems…
Biden crashes, Trump lies: A campaign-defining presidential debate
With four months to go until Election Day, the earliest-ever general election debate featured two presidents –…
End of Lee Era for Singapore as PM Steps Down
Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political…
Japan Has Abandoned Decades Of Pacifism In Response To Ukraine Invasion And Increased Chinese Pressure On Taiwan
Paul O’Shea, Lund University and Sebastian Maslow, Sendai Shirayuri Women’s College Russia’s invasion of…
Joe Biden Has Raised More Than Trump So Far – Here’s How US Election Fundraising Is Working Out
Paul Whiteley, University of Essex Americans spend mind-blowing amounts of money on their elections. According…
Middle Powers: What are they and why do they matter?
António Guterres’ Special Address at Davos 2024 was stark. The United Nations Secretary-General warned that the…
Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Is The Two-State Solution Now Dead?
Ian Parmeter, Australian National University The growing rift between the Biden administration and the Netanyahu…
Love Him or Hate Him, Trump’s Unavoidable and Dangerous Appeal Persists Towards 2024
In the tumultuous panorama of American politics, Donald J. Trump stands as a figure who, regardless of where you…
The Long And Complex History Of Israel And Palestine
The history of Israel and Palestine is a centuries-spanning narrative, richly layered with the influences of…
An Israeli Dilemma
While there must be a military component to Israel’s response to its security challenge, there is no solely…
The Gaza Strip − Why The History Of The Densely Populated Enclave Is Key To Understanding The Current Conflict
Destruction from the latest siege of Gaza. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images) Maha Nassar, University of…
Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war – a shock attack and questions of political, intelligence culpability
The parallels were striking – and surely not coincidental. Exactly 50 years and a day after being taken…
Why was the US House speaker just ousted from his job? And what does it mean for the Republican Party?
Lester Munson, University of Sydney US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted – by his own Republican…
India And Vietnam Are Partnering With The US To Counter China − Even As Biden Claims That’s Not His Goal
United States and Chinese flags are set up before a July 8, 2023, meeting between officials of the two countries…
Resource Realism: The Geopolitics Of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Executive summary Introduction…
Wagner group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died in private jet crash – if confirmed, it wouldn’t be first time someone who crossed Putin met a suspicious demise
Wagner group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, photographed on June 24, 2023, in Russia. Anadolu Agency via Getty…
As BRICS Cooperation Accelerates, Is It Time For The US To Develop A BRICS Policy?
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Cape Town, South Africa, in June 2023. Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via…
An Expanded BRICS Could Reset World Politics But Picking New Members Isn’t Straightforward
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Government Communication and…
The Trinity Of Global Power Unfolding The New World Order
In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one question endures: “Who runs the world?”…
The Convergence Of Technology And Geopolitics – Implications For The Global Order
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, quantum computing, and biosciences are…
How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.
Six graphics illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war…
NATO Strengthens European Military Deterrent Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
NATO, a transatlantic security alliance comprising 31 member countries, is bolstering its military deterrent in…
Empire’s Echoes. Unravelling The Gordian Knot Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Here we are, standing at the mouth of a century-long vortex, peering into the chaos and complexities of the…
Balancing Act. Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Persistent Industrial Action.
Industrial actions, such as strikes, are a form of protest employed by workers and trade unions to voice their…
From Suffering To Uprising. The Inevitability Of Violent Protests In Societies We Are Creating.
In trying to comprehend the turmoil and passion that fuels such violent protests, we have to consider the…
Power and Profit: The Global Oil Industry’s Imperial Domination and Environmental Impact
Few industries can match the oil industry’s vertical integration and central role in power politics. Over…
The Dual Nature of Globalisation: Strengthening and Weakening the State in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Globalisation has undeniably transformed the world, reshaping the role of the state in both positive and…
The Rise of the East, The West’s Eclipse. A Dance as Old as Time.
The narrative of a world order undergoing seismic shifts is echoing loudly across the globe. Headlines are…
Cut the Noise: Dissecting AI Beyond Political Rhetoric and Media Hype
The discourse around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has turned into a cacophonous echo chamber, dominated by…
We Deserve Better Politicians! Then. Now. Ever. We Are Fools To Still Believe.
Not a Boron or a Pro-Boris. Not a Tory Freak. Not a Labour Fencesitter. Not Lib-Dem. Not a Democrat. Not a…
Lots Of Talk Of A.I. Regulation, Then Nothing More. A Little Nudge Below. Part 1.
There is a lot of talk in the last few months to perhaps a few years about regulating the A.I. industry by…
Interdependence and Rivalry: The Critical Economic Dependency between the US and Chinese Economies
The economic relationship between the United States and China has evolved into a complex web of interdependence…
“A Field Guide To AI: For Business, Institutions, Society & Political Economy” — Your Essential Companion In Navigating the World of Artificial Intelligence.
This book is not just another textbook, academic journal, or report. It’s a unique blend—a field guide…
4 Ways A US Debt Default Could Affect You — And Your Money
The United States is on the verge of defaulting on its debt—an unprecedented event that experts agree could send…
Advanced Microchip Production Relies On Taiwan
Semiconductor fabrication lays the foundation for microchip production and therefore helps to make our…
The World Bank used to cause untold harm – but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right
Development projects can have profound impacts on their societies. There are many benefits that flow from…
Assessing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a year of war
MIT event examines effects of the war on domestic politics and daily life in both Ukraine and Russia. By Peter…
UBS and Credit Suisse: The Unholy Alliance of Swiss Banking Giants
In a move aimed at stabilizing the Swiss banking system and trying to avert a financial meltdown, UBS has…
Why Do Banks Collapse? An Exploration Of Bank Failures
Barely three months into 2023 and we have seen a spate of bank failures and instability in the markets. Silicon…
Global Politics Unveiled: 23 Highly-Recommended Books for Understanding Today’s Complex World
The global political landscape in our rapidly changing world is constantly evolving. We are seeing shifting…