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Mapping the New Global Commentariat: Three Tiers of Influence in 2025
Political commentary has evolved dramatically in recent years where global elites, regional authorities, and emerging voices collectively shape the conversation. The top global political columnists…
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Fareed Zakaria among Today’s Leading Columnists
Fareed Zakaria stands out as one of the most influential voices in global journalism and political commentary today. Born in Mumbai in 1964 to a…
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Trump’s Global Bully Diplomacy: The Failure of a Strategy Built on Coercion
| By Brian Hudson | In his second term, Donald Trump has embraced an even more aggressive and theatrical approach to foreign policy—a style that…
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ASEAN Faces Strategic Crossroads as China Expands Security Agenda
| By Intan Annisa Putri | China initiated the Global Security Initiative (GSI) in 2022, a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen cooperation and promote collaborative…
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Addressing Acute Food Shortages through Progressive Diplomacy
| By Dr. Gerald Walker | The specter of global food insecurity looms larger than ever, with 783 million people facing chronic hunger and 18…
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Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine
| By John Feffer | He promised to end the war in 24 hours. He made nice with Russian President Vladimir Putin and parroted Kremlin…
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Russia’s Real Power Is Not Weapons, It’s Culture
| By Jonathan Power | Observers say that what drives President Vladimir Putin is to make Russia respected. However, perhaps Putin overestimates the extent of…
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Feet of Clay and Roads of Silk: China’s BRI Expansion and the Geostrategic Dilemma
| By Raphaël P.P. Dosson | For broader context on China’s strategic vulnerabilities, see the first part of this analysis: “The Malacca Dilemma: China’s Achilles’ Heel”. The…
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Soft Power by Design: China’s United Front Strategy for Taiwan’s Civil Society
| By Yenting Lin | Abstract: This article examines the evolving strategies of China’s influence operations targeting Taiwan, focusing on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
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China Seeks to Expel U.S. Forces from Middle East with Egyptian and Iranian Backing
| By Dr.Nadia Helmy | Many Chinese think tanks and political, intelligence, security, and military circles are seeking to research the future of US bases…
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Russia Strengthening Africa’s Food Import Dependency
| By Kester Kenn Klomegah | As global geopolitical dynamics evolve, Africa is anticipated to adapt accordingly. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening…
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BRICS: Leading the Charge in Global Governance Reform
| By Jianlu Bi | The recent BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marked by the “Joint Declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit” and its 126…
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The economic cost of closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the world
| By Hussain Shahid | In the intricate web of global commerce, few corridors are as critical and as vulnerable as the Strait of Hormuz.…
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The Malacca Dilemma: China’s Achilles’ Heel
| By Raphaël P.P. Dosson | Trump’s recent claims on the Panama Canal and the annexation of Greenland in the Arctic Circle have brought to the fore…
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Al Lewis Recognized for Excellence in Economic Reporting
Al Lewis, veteran journalist and longtime columnist, has been recognized with the prestigious DUPN Recognition of Excellence Award for his distinguished career in business journalism. Spanning four…
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