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 …
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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 …
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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 …
India’s role in collective maritime security Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen & SafeSeas August 2022 The expansion of the Chinese navy in the Western Indian Ocean has led to concern among analysts in India and elsewhere. With the takeover of Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and its recent employment of a research vessel, China sends …
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The evolving geopolitical landscape, marked by hotspots like Ukraine and contested regions such as Taiwan, presents the United States with an intricate challenge: how to support its allies while navigating the complexities of formidable adversaries? The delicate issue of providing arms has ignited discussions about the imminent need for the U.S. …
By Karthik Govil Bharat and Zhongguo are two big civilizational powers, and potentially the two big superpowers out of three on the global stage right now, and 2 of the 4 big cultural spheres of today. While China has secured their position as a global leader as the alternative to the West (namely the USA), Bharat is treading towards that direction as well. Are …
Bharat vs China — who has a vision for the post-West era? Read More »
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The fabric of American democracy is woven with a rich tapestry of constitutional principles that have shaped the nation’s governance and the conduct of its leaders. Since its inception, the United States Constitution has served as the bedrock of the nation’s legal framework, providing a blueprint for the balance of powers, …
By Professor Habib Al Badawi Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent cabinet reshuffle on December 14 sent ripples through Japan’s political sphere, strategically replacing four cabinet ministers affiliated with the influential Shinzo Abe-led Seiwa-kai faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This shakeup was a direct response to mounting allegations of clandestine slush fund distribution …
Political Turmoil and Reforms: Japan’s LDP Under Prime Minister Kishida Read More »
