The Faroese strategy in a stormy geopolitical sea

The Faroe Islands represent a unique case in which a small geopolitical actor can pursue its goals with pragmatism and determination despite its size and limited resources. The Faroese economy is mostly dominated by the fishery sector, which is also the most relevant element influencing the islands’ autonomous foreign policy and international activity.

China’s AI Talent Camps – and What Can Europe Do?

China has turned education into a geopolitical strategy, producing the engineers behind DeepSeek, ByteDance, and more. The question is no longer whether Europe has noticed. It is whether it can respond fast enough to matter.

CK Hutchison Panama’s Port Ruling in the U.S.- China Rivalry

Panama’s Supreme Court decision declaring CK Hutchison’s port concession unconstitutional has placed a commercial dispute at the center of geopolitical scrutiny. The controversy not only raises questions about legal certainty for multinational firms, but also highlights the strategic significance of the Panama Canal amid intensifying U.S.–China competition.

(Analysis) When Taiwan Becomes the Flashpoint: Inside the Latest Japan-China Tensions

Since Sanae Takaichi’s recent statement on Japan’s potential “survival-threatening situation,” diplomatic relations between China, Japan, and Taiwan have reached a crisis point. All three countries are navigating these new tensions. This article analyses and traces the recent debates and discussions in the three countries.

(Analysis) Is Connectivity A Global Trend That May “Save MENA” from Eternal Confrontation?

Connectivity is emerging as a strategic framework linking states through shared infrastructure, trade, and human exchange. By offering a logic of engagement rooted in concrete economic interests rather than ideological alignment, it may enable MENA countries to gradually overcome patterns of historical enmity acting as a catalyst for regional stability.

[Report] High Politics in the High North: Assessing Transatlantic Policy in the Arctic

Greenland in the 21st century has become a subject of intense fascination by many strategic actors. This is especially true of the United States. As Washington is the primary contributor to the alliance, this is presents dilemmas to European policymakers who countries’ rely on the American led alliance for defense. To deal with these issues, Brussels must understand the context of Greenland’s history and be appraised of potential policy directions for greater autonomy.

(Analysis) China’s 2025 Military Parade: Progress, Ambition, and Strategic Implications

China’s 2025 military parade showcased its progress in modernization and self-sufficiency. Exploring implications for partnerships, arms markets, and regional security, and beyond.

Suspension No More? Hong Kong Extradition Shift Under Fire

n 2019, Hong Kong’s proposed extradition bill sparked months of mass protests and marked the beginning of a profound shift in the city’s political landscape. A year later, Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law was widely viewed in London as a breach of the Sino–British Joint Declaration, which had guaranteed Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy.