The Geopolitics of China’s Military Base in Tajikistan
China’s military base in Tajikistan continues to expand alongside Beijing’s widening interests in Central Asia.
China Calls for Elections to Defuse Myanmar Civil War
Calling for elections may at first seem strange given Beijing’s strong pro-junta stance, but it’s much less so one when considering the economic interests and political parties involved.
Cloud Seeding and the Water Wars of Tomorrow
Cloud seeding is increasingly looked to as a mitigation tool for the worst effects of the climate crisis. But as rain becomes scarcer, the technique risks fomenting conflict between states competing for the same clouds.
Sudan Geneva Talks Fizzle as Civil War Drags On
Failed US-led peace talks in Geneva illustrate the difficulties in ending the bloody Sudan civil war absent newfound political will from regional and global powers.
Mongolia’s “Third Neighbor”: Balancing between China, Russia, and the U.S.
Mongolia’s location is highly strategic as a buffer zone and transit point between Russia and China, yet Ulaanbaatar has avoided the trap of overreliance on either one by cultivating extra-regional links under its Third Neighbor policy.
Can Technology Solve the JSDF’s Manpower Shortages?
The newly launched Mogami-class frigate’s smaller crew and advanced technological suite is just the beginning, as Tokyo looks to emerging technologies like AI to reduce the manpower footprint of the JSDF.
Battle for Myawaddy Reflects Urban Shift in Myanmar Civil War
The battle for Myawaddy reflects a shift in the Myanmar civil war. With the countryside now largely held by opposition forces, junta-held towns and cities are now being swept up in the fighting.
The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
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.
Azerbaijan: The Next BRICS Member State?
Azerbaijan wants in on the next wave of BRICS expansion, and as a key link in both the INSTC and the Middle Corridor, Baku won’t have to wait long to join the club.
The Party Is Over for China’s Steel Industry
Absent a new infrastructure or construction boom at home, China’s steel industry is projected to contract as the export markets that recently sustained it close their doors.