Arman Sidhu

Arman Sidhu is an American educator and political writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. His work has previously appeared in The Diplomat, Mic, Economic & Political Weekly, and the Foreign Policy Journal, among others.

Türkiye’s Defense Industry Emerges as a Global Player

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Cost-effective platforms like the Bayraktar TB2 drone have helped transform Türkiye’s defense industry into a major player in global arms markets, particularly in the Gulf and Africa.

The Geopolitics of China’s Military Base in Tajikistan

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China’s military base in Tajikistan continues to expand alongside Beijing’s widening interests in Central Asia.

The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal

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The China-funded Funan Techo Canal project represents a critical juncture in Cambodia's development and geopolitical strategy, but the project is not without its drawbacks.

A Crackdown in the Making? Costa Rica Gang Violence

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Costa Rica is faced with a growing security crisis, and how it ultimately responds to the gang violence will be a crucial test for one of the strongest democracies in Central America.

Backgrounder: Student Protests in Bangladesh

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While student protests in Bangladesh have managed to partially achieve their initial goal of eroding the post-independence job quota system, the movement’s wider political objectives of regime change will likely remain out-of-reach.

Geopolitics and Protectionism Inflate Uranium Prices

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Uranium prices are testing decade highs as the geopolitical upheaval of the Ukraine war and protectionism in major producers squeezes global supply.

Takeaways from China’s Third Plenum

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Examining the three distinct themes that emerged from China’s recent Third Plenum policy meeting: technological self-sufficiency, economic and national security, and agrarian land reform.

Critical Minerals: Supply Eases as US, Canada Secure Supply Lines

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A concerted effort by Canada, the United States, and other Western allies is helping to secure the supply of critical minerals and easing price pressures in the process.

Russia-North Korea Relations: A Deepening Strategic Alliance

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The latest deepening in Russia-North Korea relations has the potential to reshuffle the security framework in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Impact of New Russian Sanctions on Metals Markets

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The effects felt in the metals market across the next few months will likely prompt Western governments to provide funding and political backing for domestic mining projects.

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