Geopolitics
Geopolitics examines how geography, power, and strategy shape international relations and global competition. Learning more about it today is crucial, as shifting alliances, resource rivalries, and regional conflicts directly affect security, economies, and daily life worldwide.
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The Geopolitics Of Artificial Intelligence
Abstract: Emerging advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems profoundly affect multiple facets of human existence. AI encompasses sophisticated technologies that can perform tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence. The research delves into possible disruptions AI can cause on the geopolitical and international relations front as it fundamentally reshapes diplomacy, military operations, economic cooperation, trade, foreign policy… Read More
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Chinese Mediation In The Middle East: Seeds For A New Global Governance Architecture?
Abstract: China’s apparent motivations for mediating peace in the Middle East span economic interests, citizen security, and national security. At the same time, there exists a less intuitive driver that extends beyond the material domain and into the normative realm: mediation is a tool to reshape global governance and advance a more multipolar world order.… Read More
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The Role Of Türkiye In Ukraine
Abstract: Türkiye has always been an important geostrategic partner for NATO, the EU, Russia, and the US. The geographic position of Türkiye makes it crucial in political, military, and economic aspects of global politics. Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Türkiye has shown great interest in cooperating with all sides, including the US,… Read More
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China In Afghanistan: Using Ancient Strategies To Meet Modern Challenges
Abstract: The withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in August 2021 has left a vacuum in the region, which some expect will be filled by China. However, from Beijing’s perspective, the US withdrawal has brought opportunities as well as threats to China’s proximity to the West. To utilize the opportunities and effectively deal with… Read More
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The Implications Of Drone Proliferation In The Geopolitics Of The Middle East
Abstract: Drones occupy a central space in warfare as their use represents the intersection of two trends in military technology: the increasing precision of weapons and the rise of robotics. This centrality is particularly evident in the Middle East, where the ownership of surveillance drones and unmanned (combat) aerial vehicles (UAVs/UCAVs) bequeath strategic advantage. This… Read More
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State Your Case: The European Union Needs To Embrace Realism Before It’s Too Late
Abstract: As global geopolitics are shifting towards profound competition between China and the United States, and with Russia engaging in a war against Ukraine, the authors advocate for a European realism based on a robust economy and a modernised military. Acknowledging that all successful grand strategies begin with domestic policies to consolidate material power, we… Read More
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Opinion: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Abstract: Canada looked stuck in the blocks mulling its Indo-Pacific strategy for two years as the epicenter of geopolitics shifted to the Pacific and Indian Ocean Region. Canada’s absence from pivotal forums like Quad, Aukus and APEF raised questions about its resolve to protect the rule-based international order under increasing threat from Russia and PRC.… Read More
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Globalization And Great Power Competition
Abstract: Rather than weaken nation-states, globalization forces have contributed to expanding and hardening national government power around the globe. This dynamic, which has resulted in a global uptick in an authoritarian government, impacts how great power competition between the United States and China will play out over the 21st century. Each power’s response to globalization… Read More
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From Arctic Power To Arctic Leader? Russia’s High North Strategy
Abstract: Russia is the only non-NATO country among all Arctic neighbouring nations. It is uniquely placed, both in terms of the capacities it possesses and the challenges it faces while operating in the Arctic. The US, unlike Russia in the Arctic region, enjoys the support of the majority of the Arctic states. However, possessing the… Read More
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The Reality Of Cyber Operations In The Grey Zone – The Emerging Geopolitics
Abstract: The impact of cyberattacks has been discussed through the scenario of devastating attacks by an adversary on critical infrastructure. As cyberspace is an emerging domain, methods and defence mechanisms are still being developed. The use of offensive operations is technically demanding and fought with unintended consequences, leading to the development of coercive measures through… Read More
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