iran conflict

Why a post-Khamenei Iran may resist US designs

The clerical order if the Islamic Republic may fall, but a friendly regime in post-Khamenei Iran remains the least likely outcome. Read more »
the High Seas Treaty taking effect

The High Seas Treaty: Who owns the ocean’s genetic wealth?

As the High Seas Treaty takes effect, developing states risk being sidelined in a new era of ocean geopolitics. Read more »
artificial intelligence adoption

Can artificial intelligence strengthen democracy? Italy offers a test case

As legislatures adopt artificial intelligence, Italy seeks to boost efficiency without undermining democratic accountability. Read more »
marco rubio muncich speech

Marco Rubio’s heritage pitch is industrial policy by other means

Marco Rubio framed heritage as a mandate for reindustrialisation, border control, defence effort, and tougher supply chain policy. Read more »
game theory climate strategy

How game theory can help design strategies for climate crisis, diplomacy

Evolutionary game theory is useful to devise strategies for real-life situations such as international negotiations and ecological crises, where players are unequal. Read more »
Trump and US soft power

Trump doctrine and US soft power: Why hard power is back

Trump’s strategic doctrine pares back US soft power and reasserts hard power, reshaping American influence from Caracas to Greenland. Read more »
international law and institutions under attack

International law and Trump’s threats to global order

The US under Donald Trump is prepared to dismantle international law and institutions that once constrained American power. Read more »
Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight

Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds: What changed in 2026

The Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight on January 27, 2026, reflecting a tighter global risk environment and weaker guardrails. Read more »
India-Bangladesh ties

India-Bangladesh ties: How Delhi lost a trusted friend

India bet on one party and one leader as the basis of India-Bangladesh ties, and the cost is strategic drift and harder bargaining with Bangladesh. Read more »
India and global health diplomacy

India’s global health opportunity amid US withdrawal

The US exit from WHO has fractured global health governance, and India has capacity — but lacks an institutional roadmap. Read more »