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.

Paradigm Shift or ‘Anemic’? Germany’s New National Security Strategy

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Berlin’s comprehensive view of security is novel, but it hides the trade-offs inherent to the security, economic, and environmental policy spheres.

Backgrounder: The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act

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The EU has taken the global lead on AI regulation with the Artificial Intelligence Act. And if past is precedent, the Act will likely reverberate far beyond Europe’s borders.

Backgrounder: 2023 Manipur Conflict

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The conflict in Manipur reflects a volatile confluence of internal and external forces, which together threaten the political and security fabric of northeastern India.

US-China Decoupling: A Double-Edged Sword for South Korea

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The South Korean chip industry is caught in the middle of an intensifying US-China trade war.

Critical Minerals: Global Graphite Supply & Demand

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As the world accelerates towards a green energy revolution, the demand for graphite, a key component in battery technology, is set to soar exponentially.

Defense Roadmap Carves New Path for US-Indo Ties

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Defense industry integration represents the latest frontier of warming US-India ties.

Belt and Road Credit Crunch Casts Shadow on China Lending

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Ripple effects from domestic policies and financial challenges are beginning to have an effect on China's bilateral lending practices.

A Middle East BRI? Behind Iraq’s $17 Billion “Development Road”

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Iraq is attempting to regain its historical position as a bridge between East and West, but realizing the ambitious vision of the Development Road plan won’t be easy.

Micron Ban Enflames US-China Chip Conflict

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China’s recent Micron ban illustrates how the semiconductor industry has become a key battleground in relations between Beijing and Washington, and this is unlikely to change any time soon.

Charting Indonesia’s Post-Jokowi Transition

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As the Jokowi era nears an end, Indonesia finds itself at a political and economic crossroads.

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