Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s mutual defence pact marks a turning point in Gulf and Asian security: it binds financial and nuclear power, fuels the US–China rivalry, unsettles India and IMEC, and may trigger a wave of new alignments as Israel’s campaigns heighten the regional race for deterrence. The mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia…

On September 5, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative-monarchist Bhumjaithai Party, was appointed Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister with 311 of 490 votes in parliament, exceeding the required threshold of 247. Chaikasem Nitisri, the candidate for Pheu Thai, the ruling party, received 152 votes, while 27 MPs abstained. Charnvirakul’s appointment followed the Constitutional Court’s conviction of…

The parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025 represent a crucial moment for Iraq, amid profound political transformations, intra-Shiite tensions, regional pressures, and a growing disconnect between the ruling elite and the population. As Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani seeks to consolidate his position in pursuit of a second term, the political landscape remains fragmented and…

In the context of Saudi Arabia’s global repositioning promoted by Vision 2030, the African continent now occupies a priority position for Riyadh’s geopolitical and economic ambitions. Through a systemic approach combining diplomacy, infrastructure investments, logistics outreach, and penetration of the key sectors of energy transition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing a multi-pronged strategy…

North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia reflect a strategic pivot to gain resources, technology, and relevance in a shifting global order. In June 2024, North Korea and Russia signed a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking their most significant military cooperation agreement since the 1961 Mutual Assistance Treaty between North Korea and the Soviet…

Turkey in the Israel-Iran confrontation, between strategic balancing and internal issues. In the reshaping of the Middle Eastern balance of power following the events of October 7, 2023, Turkey has adopted a balanced and pragmatic posture, reflecting its complex national interests, internal security priorities, and a geopolitical ambition expressed through a foreign policy that oscillates…

On November 10, 1995, the Nigerian government executed nine activists from the Ogoni people, the majority of the population of the Niger Delta, for opposing the oil extraction of the Royal Dutch Shell on their land. Among them was Ken Saro-Wiwa, a well-known author and winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. According to Amnesty International,…

The Trump administration has reopened dialogue with Iran, despite Israel’s opposition. The conditions set by the parties, however, make an immediate agreement difficult. After many years of geopolitical tension between the US and Iran over the nuclear issue, the US administration has returned to the negotiating table with Tehran. In 2015, Washington and its allies…

In recent years, Beijing’s international posture has significantly transformed, with greater emphasis on defending its geoeconomic interests, particularly those linked to the Belt and Road Initiative. Over the past five years, China’s global military footprint has grown significantly, marking a strategic transformation in Beijing’s defence and foreign policy approach. Previously guided by a strict policy…

On 7 May, at 01:05 a.m. local time, the Indian Armed Forces carried out a limited strike operation, named Sindoor, targeting a total of 21 sites located mainly beyond the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, in Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The operation, which lasted approximately 25 minutes in total, primarily involved the…

Chinese firms are present in over a third of all African port developments, some of which could be used for expanded Chinese naval presence on the continent. Chinese state-owned firms are active stakeholders in an estimated 78 ports across 32 African countries as builders, financiers, or operators. Chinese port developments are concentrated in West Africa,…

The strong tensions triggered by the protectionist trade policies introduced by the new US administration open up significant opportunities for the People’s Republic of China, both in Europe and in the Indo-Pacific. The need to structure solid supply chains, especially in a phase of strong political and economic uncertainty such as that of the present…