By Diksha Bharti U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a formal telephonic conversation on April 2 in an effort to keep tensions between the two countries at a simmer. The discussions revolved around avenues of co-operation, including recent collaborative endeavours to address climate change and narcotics, based on the summaries …
Student Activism, Academic Courage and the Humanitarian Path Toward Ceasefire in Gaza By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains an intractable and divisive issue that has captivated the global community for over seven decades. The occupation of Palestinian territories, including the besieged Gaza Strip and the West Bank, has precipitated a humanitarian crisis of …
Dr. Habib Al-Badawi In the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, the robust alliance between Japan and the United States has long served as a bedrock of stability and cooperation in the West. However, as the prospect of a second Trump presidency gains traction, Japanese officials find themselves scrambling to meticulously prepare for the potential upheaval and safeguard …
Moshi Tora: Japan’s Diplomatic Blitz to Defuse the Trump Tempest Read More »
By Nandan Trivedi One of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century is climate change. Its impacts, ranging from rising sea levels to extreme weather events, are felt around the world, and are particularly acute in vulnerable countries such as India. As one of the world’s most populous and rapidly developing countries, India …
By Diksha Bharti Vladimir Putin extended his tenure as Russia’s president by winning the country’s election with over eighty-seven percent of the votes, according to Russia’s election commission. He easily defeated his closest challenger, communist candidate Nikolai Kharitanov, who secured four percent of the votes, positioning him to become Russia’s longest-serving leader in over 200 …
Can Putin’s Re-election Empower Russia to Mediate Between India and China? Read More »
By Habib Al-Badawi Executive Summary The recent port visit by the Russian frigate Marshall Shaposhnikov to Eritrea’s Massawa harbor has brought into sharp focus Moscow’s reinvigorated ambitions in the critical Red Sea region. This naval deployment, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Russia-Eritrea diplomatic ties, represents the Kremlin’s latest attempt to secure a strategic foothold …
By Diksha Bharti On March 4, 2024, Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan after the controversial elections of February 8th. Sharif is the younger brother of the three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and has served as prime minister once before, from April 2022 until August 2023, after Imran Khan …
What does 2024 have in store for India-Pakistan ties? Read More »
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The United States has recently found itself grappling with its 22nd government shutdown in the past 50 years, an alarming trend that is escalating in frequency. This latest crisis emerged just four months after the nation narrowly avoided a catastrophic default on its financial obligations. As the world’s largest economy teeters …
The Impact and Legacy of U.S. Government Shutdowns: Navigating Fiscal Turbulence Read More »
Navigating the Tapestry of History and Philosophy By Professor Habib Al-Badawi In the intricate tapestry of human existence, history and philosophy emerge as twin strands, interwoven and inseparable. As we embark on a journey to explore the Texas-United States conflict through the lenses of Ibn Khaldun’s profound insights, we find ourselves traversing the corridors of …
Temporal Threads: Unraveling the Texas-U.S. Standoff through Ibn Khaldun’s Lens Read More »
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Introduction The historical panorama of Japan-U.S. relations provides a compelling overture to the complex narrative unfolding as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida grapples with the potential return of former President Donald Trump. This research note delves into the intricate tapestry of history, intertwining personal relationships, geopolitical dynamics, and the evolving landscape of …
