In April 2024, during an official tour to the United States, the Prime Minister of Japan discussed potential advancements in the bilateral relations between the USA and Japan. Both the leaders discussed the significance of strengthening the foundation of alliance between both states. Both states agreed upon fostering a powerful alliance that can overcome economic […]

US president, Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day suspension of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to assess whether aid initiatives are consistent with the incumbent’s foreign policy.  The USAID is the main international humanitarian and development agency of the U.S., providing aid to nations undergoing democratic reforms, recovering from natural disasters and attempting […]

Trump’s return to the White House has profound implications for the Indo-Pacific, given his focus on strategic competition with China, tariffs, and scepticism toward security alliances. Combined with Trump’s notorious unpredictability, his second administration presents challenges for some and opportunities for others. Economy Trump’s aversion to trade deficits and fondness of tariffs could challenge many […]

Introduction The end of 2024 and 2025 witnessed border tensions between Belarus and its fellow European Union (EU) members—primarily Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia—once again escalating. Large numbers of migrants, most of whom are from the Middle East and Africa, are arriving in Belarus with suspiciously accelerated travel plans and aimed at the EU borders. The […]