(Analysis) The Mandate of Heaven and the Chinese Dream
How do ancient philosophies influence modern Chinese politics? This article looks at the Mandate of Heaven and its connection to the modern Chinese Dream.
How do ancient philosophies influence modern Chinese politics? This article looks at the Mandate of Heaven and its connection to the modern Chinese Dream.
Long have the Private Military Companies (PMCs) lurked in the shadow of the modern conflict; the recent Russo-Ukraine war pushed them to light. This article argues that Wagner is not an exceptional case of a PMC that fully engaged in conventional warfare, but rather a part of the overall trend of the privatization of security on the global level. This article will further examine what conditions contribute to this trend, and how they will affect the nature of future conflicts.
Six decades ago, founded by Ewald Von Kleist, the Munich Security Conference was established for senior world leaders and decision-makers …
Finland has long pursued neutrality as the order of the day. This has been done especially considering its neighbor Russia. Now that it is a new NATO member, it faces a large number of challenges.
The government has assumed a position where International Relations are unanchored from the link between the nation-states.
The Venezuela-Guyana Essequibo dispute reignited in 2015 with ExxonMobil’s oil discovery, escalating under Maduro’s sovereignty claims. Recent actions include a contentious referendum and military exercises. Historical efforts temporarily eased tensions, but post-2015 incidents strained relations. Analysts view a Venezuelan military move as improbable, given global opposition, economic challenges, and unfavorable court rulings. Tensions persist, but military actions seem driven more by domestic considerations than a genuine threat.
The article analyzes the unexpected nature of Brazil’s decision to join OPEC+. It does so by highlighting President Lula’s environmental commitments and Brazil’s growing role on the international stage.
The Center for Global Development organized a discussion based on the World Bank’s January 2024 “Global Economic Prospects” report. Ayhan …
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for the creation for an EU army. This is not a novel proposal, yet it remains an elusive goal of the EU.
An underground Fascist Rock show in Mexico City featuring European Fascist Bands demonstrates a growing connection between the two scenes as well as a new role for youth culture. However, this is problematized by a regional relationship with Fascism that is fluid and contradictory. This article provides a brief historical survey to contextualize the Empire Strikes Back show as well as problematizes traditional perspectives on Fascism in Latin America.