South East Asia

What is the MENA region? MENA is the acronym for “Middle East and North Africa”, regularly used in academic and business writings. It refers to a large region, from Morocco in northwest Africa to Iran in southwest Asia, which generally includes all the countries of the Middle East and North …

Nearly two-thirds of foreign-made components in Russian weapons are produced in or re-exported from China, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday (24 September). Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor on sanctions policy to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told reporters in Brussels that roughly 60% of foreign-made microchips, circuit boards and other critical …

The White House went to extraordinary lengths last year to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a state visit meant to bolster ties with an ascendant power and potential partner against China. Tables on the South Lawn were decorated with lotus blooms, the symbol of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. …

KEY TAKEAWAYS Afghanistan has a façade of domestic stability, with armed conflict decreasing since the U.S. withdrawal.But dire economic, humanitarian and human rights conditions and Taliban violence build pressure on the population.The international community remains vexed over how to engage the Taliban. Lacking formal recognition from all member states, the …

Recently, a flight from Germany departed with 28 Afghan asylum seekers on board, marking a new wave of deportations that targets individuals with criminal records. This action is part of Germany’s broader initiative to address growing security concerns within its borders, especially following recent incidents involving violent acts committed by …

The Western Balkans occupies an important place in European geopolitics due to its strategic position as a bridge between East and West. This region, which includes countries such as Kosovo and Albania, has a rich history as a crucial crossroads for trade and cultural routes that connect Europe with Asia …

La Chine et la Russie conviennent de renforcer leurs consultations et leur coopération stratégique. Le tout à l’heure de la présidence de la Russie au sein du bloc des BRICS et de la prise par la Chine de la présidence au sein de l’Organisation de coopération de Shanghai depuis le …

Il s’est passé quelque chose d’assez extraordinaire lors de la session plénière du Forum économique oriental qui s’est tenue à Vladivostok la semaine dernière, en parfaite adéquation avec le thème principal du forum : «Extrême-Orient 2030. Combiner les forces pour créer un nouveau potentiel». Le président Poutine, le vice-président chinois …

As the Taliban celebrates three years of reign, global powers/regional neighbours are forced to ponder (just like the authors) the regime’s sustained grip to power, which appears to strengthen with every passing year. In these three years, the Supreme Leader (Emir) Haibatullah Akhundzada has strengthened his grip to power, formulating …

La visite officielle du président russe en Mongolie est fortement importante non seulement pour les relations bilatérales russo-mongoles, mais aussi pour tous les pays des BRICS et du Sud global, y compris sur le continent africain. La visite de Vladimir Poutine en Mongolie a bien eu lieu et revêt une …