Why Somalia is a failed State

Why are tensions rising between Somalia and the UAE?

22 Feb 2021

The Astana Pivot: Central Asia’s Plan to Neutralise Two Empires

Central Asia is no longer a passive buffer zone. By leveraging the Trans-Caspian corridor and multi-vector diplomacy, Kazakhstan and its neighbours are turning their landlocked status into a strategic weapon against Moscow and Beijing.

15 Oct 2026

The Delhi Bottleneck: Why Protectionism Stalls India’s Factory Race

India’s attempt to decouple from Chinese supply chains through aggressive tariffs is backfiring. By raising costs for essential components, New Delhi is inadvertently handicapping its own export competitiveness and shielding domestic inefficiencies rather than curing them.

14 Oct 2026

The Kinshasa-Beijing Axis: Why the West Cannot Break the Cobalt Grip

Western attempts to bypass the Democratic Republic of Congo in the electric vehicle supply chain have failed. As Kinshasa tightens its pact with Beijing, the global energy transition now rests on a single, fragile geopolitical chokepoint.

14 Oct 2026

The Seoul Divergence: South Korea’s Path to Independent Deterrence

South Korea is moving toward a domestic nuclear capability, threatening the foundations of the US-led alliance system. This shift represents a structural loss of faith in American security guarantees in a multipolar Asia.

13 Oct 2026

The Mexican Pivot: Nearshoring, Cartels, and the New North America

As supply chains decouple from China, Mexico is leveraging its industrial surge to redefine its relationship with Washington. But the fusion of economic growth and cartel state-building creates a complex new challenge for American continental hegemony.

12 Oct 2026