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Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now
Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now The Quad partnership between the US, India, Australia, and Japan has been on hold due to disagreements over trade tariffs and warming ties between India and China. The US imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods in August 2025, which was […]
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Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation
Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation The US has presented a 28-point peace plan to Ukraine, which critics say heavily favors Russia and puts Ukraine’s sovereignty at risk. The plan includes significant concessions for Russia, such as being released from economic sanctions and rejoining the […]
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Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception
Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception Scarcity leads to hard choices: Countries compete for limited resources like food, oil, water, and land, forcing them to prioritize their needs. Uneven distribution means relying on others: Nations have different levels of power and capabilities, which shapes […]
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A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like
A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like The author believes that a new world order has already begun, characterized by a shift away from US dominance and towards a multipolar world with China, Europe, and Russia playing key roles. The current world order is marked […]
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Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march
Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march Active nonalignment is a foreign policy approach where countries prioritize their own interests and refuse to take sides in the great power rivalry between the US and China, updating […]
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Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy
Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy Diplomacy has been a more consistently reliable strategy than military force for getting a targeted country to denuclearize, as evidenced by cases such as Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, and Libya. The use of diplomatic pressure, […]
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What happens next in US-Iran relations will be informed by the two countries’ shared history
What happens next in US-Iran relations will be informed by the two countries’ shared history The US-Iran relationship has been marked by nearly half a century of hostility, starting from Iran’s takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979 and the taking of 52 diplomatic hostages. The 1979 hostage crisis had a lasting impact […]
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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran
US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran US-Iran relations have been strained for decades, dating back to the 1953 CIA-backed coup that overthrew democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh. The two countries have been particularly hostile since Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, leading […]
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The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies
The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies The “commitment trap” refers to a situation where states and governments feel compelled to continue with a promised course of action, even if it’s not in their best interest. The concept applies to various situations, including unilateral acts of aggression, preemptive […]
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Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination
Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination The concept of hegemony has been central to international relations since its inception, reflecting a nation’s ability to influence others through both coercion and consent. The modern understanding of hegemony emerged during the 19th century with Britain’s role as […]
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