NATO’s ambition to expand its global policeman role by focusing on countering is a serious overstretch in both capacity and governance. Western politicians may find China a useful scapegoat to blame in the public arena and excuse their actions at home, but ultimately to improve the current international relations situation, a long-term solution is needed. Moving a naval flotilla, air fleet or missile launchers to the South China Sea will not deter China, nor will the words of the West’s transi...
Read moreRight now, what we’re facing after the pandemic is that every country’s economy is suffering. This includes the United States and the member states of the G7. It’s obvious that financial issues will surely be a great challenge for all these countries given the current economic situation. Other t...
Read moreAfter more than 30 years of American exceptionalism, domestic divisions, failed foreign policy adventures, massive military spending, and record-breaking deficits, the United States is intent on shifting part of the cost, if not decision making, of the “Policeman of the World” role to NATO. What d...
Read moreTogether, non-alignment and alliance strategies constitute two sides of the same coin. The Western frenzy for alliance structures is not only detrimental to the vital interests of the Global South, but it necessitates that China, and other like-minded countries, move to revitalize the Non-Aligned Mo...
Read moreWhat is India’s position in the future of this multi-polar world, specifically one that is led by the U.S. as well as China?
Read moreThe current international order is characterized by the “return of history,” that is, by the return of great power competition. The relative decline of US power and the rise in the material capabilities of China lead to an inevitable conflict.
Read moreFor countries like South Africa, the most important priorities are to ensure a fairer multilateral system in which it can achieve its developmental objectives.
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