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Navigating China after an Election

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

With a snap election happening on February 23, Germany once again finds itself on the crossroads regarding China policy. Unlike in 2021 however, the new government has to face an even bigger set of internal problems ranging from the stagnating economy to security issues. With the Union predicted to once again win back control of […]

A Review of the Two Sessions

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Ondrej Theodor Krejci Tin Ching Leung In early March 2025, the annual meeting of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CCPPC) took place. Known colloquially as the “Two Sessions”, these meetings are a chance for China watchers to learn about the policy priorities of the Chinese government for the […]

A Fading Alliance?

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

The origins of the CSTO The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is an intergovernmental military alliance established in 2002 between several Eurasian countries. It aims to ensure regional peace and stability through military cooperation and mutual defense. Modeled after NATO’s Article Five, its Article Seven mandates collective security, while Article Eight emphasizes combating transnational threats […]

Trump’s Trade War and Its Mixed Impact on Brazil

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

It started with a bang out of Washington, a tariff shockwave that few saw coming and even fewer were ready for. When Donald Trump, back for a second term, unleashed a sweeping 10 percent “base tariff” on all U.S. imports this April, global trade lines buckled. China, the primary target, was hit even harder. Tariffs […]

A Chain of Retaliation

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

China’s Strategic Shift Following Liberation Day The China policy of the US is probably one of the very few fields where the interests of both major political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, align. With its economic rise, China worries many in the US that it might take their top position in economics and international […]

The Eastern Flank

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

The Eastern Flank: Concrete Figures, Hypothetical Rhetorics On April 8th, 2025, a rumor surfaced on the news headlines of the biggest publications in Europe and across the Atlantic: Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe. This news came both as a surprise and expectation from the incumbent US Presidential Administration. On […]

The Militarization of Space

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

From exploration weaponisation: The recent developments of the new space race Space in today’s world plays a more crucial role than ever before. Communications and GPS rely on satellites that serve both military and civilian purposes. However, the application has primarily been used in the global west for scientific endeavors like space exploration. This is […]

Peru’s Crime Surge: Gangs and State Response

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

By Belen Bringas 16 bus drivers were murdered as a result of gang extortion, triggering a massive transportation strike on April 11th. Around 20,000 buses and public transport units halted operations across Lima, with 460 private transport companies joining in, paralyzing the city’s main form of mobility. The strike protested the recent surge in crime, […]

Harnessing space technology in Southeast Asia

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Written by Lenaïg Deslandes Space exploration was once exclusively reserved for superpowers. As commercial space activities are gaining popularity worldwide, Southeast Asian states harness the momentum and invest in their space capabilities. Emerging space policy among the region’s states has led to an increased satellite deployment to address national needs. They additionally embrace international collaboration […]

Assessing Greenland’s Resources

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

“This is about critical minerals. This is about natural resources.” -Michael Waltz, Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor, 8 January 2025 Denmark, a territory under the sovereign control of Denmark, has recently attracted the attention of President Trump, who claims to want the island “one way or another.” It is not the first time the United […]

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