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Introduction Superpower competition has returned as one of the defining forces of international politics. Unlike the Cold War, however, today’s rivalry is not organized around…

In international politics, power is not distributed evenly across geography. Some states possess enough economic strength, military capability, diplomatic reach, political influence, and strategic importance…

Strategic autonomy has become one of the defining concepts of contemporary geopolitics. As great-power competition intensifies, economic interdependence becomes more politically sensitive, and technology increasingly…

In international politics, military strength alone rarely determines whether a country can achieve its long-term objectives. Economic influence, diplomacy, alliances, technological capabilities, development assistance, culture,…

Soft power has become one of the most important forms of influence in modern international relations. A country can possess a powerful military and a…

Hard power remains one of the most important concepts for understanding how states compete, deter adversaries, protect national interests, and shape international outcomes. In simple…

As international competition becomes more complex, decision-makers face a problem that is larger than simply knowing what happened. They need to understand why events are…

As of 29 September 2026, international peace and security are being tested by a combination of armed conflicts, strategic rivalry, nuclear risks, political fragmentation, technological…

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is a trilateral defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan on 7 August 2026 in Makkah. Its central…

Introduction Global Strategic Partnerships have become an important instrument of international relations as governments navigate a world shaped by geopolitical competition, economic interdependence, technological change,…