Tag: International Cooperation

The interview discussed, among other topics, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the Green Party’s position on delivering weapons to Ukraine, EU enlargement, Georgia’s turn toward autocracy, Russian disinformation, and the importance of a strong and collective European response

Can U.S. cities protect themselves from foreign influence? As Sino-U.S. sister city partnerships come under growing scrutiny, Vincent Sipeer examines how local diplomacy has become an overlooked front in great power competition. He argues that while China’s tightly coordinated system gives it an asymmetric advantage, the U.S. must not emulate authoritarian control. Instead, he calls…

What are the great power plans for the mid-21st century—and how do they differ? China and India are charting rival paths toward global influence through their initiatives. Marie Klostermeier examines how both nations’ economic, military, and institutional strategies reflect distinct historical experiences and ambitions. While China’s vision centres on reclaiming dominance through state-led transformation and…

– Why do Latin American elites keep courting foreign power—chasing recognition abroad while trading away sovereignty? – A fantasy of imperial recognition—embedded in an external legibility regime—rewards mimicry and validation abroad over democratic legitimation at home. – Break the spell—traverse the fantasy. Reform elite pipelines, ditch external benchmarks, and make domestic accountability the currency of…

1. Is China changing the balance of power in the Middle East to a multipolar order? 2. China isn’t just about trade anymore — it’s stepping into security. From brokering deals to selling arms and joining military drills, China is quietly building real influence. 3. The Middle East is no longer just America’s backyard. With…

– Can India’s participation in the 2025 SCO Summit mark a true eastward shift in its foreign policy? – The summit underscored India’s hedging strategy—seeking energy security, new trade routes, and geopolitical leverage in Eurasia while preserving ties with the West – India remains committed to balancing between power centers, using the SCO pragmatically without…

Main: Why did Russia recognize the Taliban on 4 Jul 2025 despite post‑2021 isolation, and what follows? Arg: Shared fight vs ISIS‑K; labour gaps; energy & transit deals; Soviet legacy ties. Conc: Pragmatism beats isolation—if China, Iran and others move closer. Shared values, rights and norms fade and the Liberal international order weakens.