Geopolitical

Kurdistan President Barzani’s focus on international partnerships with Germany and Egypt underscores a vision for his country’s economic growth and diversification.

Non-Resident Researcher at the Stimson Institute in Washington, Amer Al-Sabailah discusses the shifting dynamics in the Middle East as Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi made a significant and unannounced visit to Damascus this month.

Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia recently concluded what he called the “most important trip of the year” with his official visit to China. According to President Fico, China is becoming a decisive global player as European leaders follow suit.

At the recent Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations, leaders and experts gathered to celebrate the deepening economic ties between ASEAN and China. The event highlighted how both sides have made significant progress in trade, investment, and people-to-people connectivity.

Burma Human Rights Network Executive Director Kyaw Win says that Malaysian leaders are vocal about the plight of Muslims in Myanmar and urges them to use their influence under Malaysia’s ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2025.

As Indonesia is poised to becoming the fourth largest economy in the world by 2050, President Prabowo Subianto looks to deepen ties with its long-time trading partner Nigeria, which is on its own course to becoming the world’s fifth largest economy by 2075.  

President of Russia Vladimir Putin Talks Sustainable Development Goals, economic stimulus and stabilisation in MENA and SE Asia at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan Russia this week.

The BRICS Dialogue on Civilizations event was held in Kazan, Russia, with more than 300 participants representing BRICS member countries through philosophy, culture, arts and sports exchanges.