China’s September 3 military parade was more than a show of strength. It signaled the arrival of a new nuclear era that could upend global security calculations. The parade highlighted how the PRC’s growing nuclear arsenal directly challenges US strategic deterrence, escalates regional proliferation dangers, and threatens the demise of global arms control.
Palestine: Growing Recognition and an Absent State
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly witnessed a new wave of recognition of the State of Palestine in an effort to demonstrate international support and mount pressure on Israel to stop the war in Gaza, but it fails to translate into any tangible change on the ground, despite the political symbolism.
Trump’s Fed Turmoil Threatens Global Order
President Donald Trump's unprecedented drive to politicize Federal Reserve policy goes beyond domestic economic concerns. It threatens to erode American credibility on global financial markets and enables rivals to capitalize on fissures in the pillars of a dollar-based international order that anchors the world economy.
Immigration Debate Reshapes the Equations of British Politics
London recently saw large demonstrations led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with over 110,000 participants. At the same time, anti-racism campaigners held a counter-protest that drew around 5,000 activists. Robinson’s supporters rallied under the slogan “Unite the Kingdom” and heard speeches, including a video address by US billionaire Elon Musk.
Beijing-Pyongyang Axis and Indo-Pacific Shift
China’s military parade on September 3, 2025, underscored Beijing’s ambition to become the central pillar of those opposing the United States' global hegemony. Several moments highlighted this Chinese aspiration during the parade. The People’s Liberation Army showcased China’s nuclear triad for the first time, comprising land-based, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and nuclear-capable bombers.
The Arab Gulf States: After the Shock
The Israeli strike on the Qatari capital, Doha, was not just a passing military operation but a moment that shattered the sense of immunity Gulf states had long believed was guaranteed under the American security umbrella.
The Rise of SCO: Geopolitical Balancing or a Challenge to the West?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) stands at a pivotal moment. As the leaders of the non-Western world met at the 25th annual meeting of the Council of Heads of SCO Members in the Chinese city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, the summit illustrated how major powers are converging outside the Western orbit. To read the full report, Click Here.
The SCO at a Crossroads
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) stands at a pivotal moment. As the leaders of the non-Western world met at the 25th annual meeting of the Council of Heads of SCO Members in the Chinese port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, the summit – the largest in SCO history -- illustrated how major powers are converging outside the Western orbit.
Israel’s Doha Strike: Fragile Alliances, Eroding Regional Order
When Israeli forces struck Hamas leaders in Doha, they did not merely eliminate a few operatives; they violated the territory of a US-aligned ally, upended Qatar’s delicate role as mediator, and signaled that even the most carefully maintained diplomatic spaces in the Gulf are now battlefields.
The Erosion of US Economic Hegemony Under Mounting Debt
America’s mounting debt transcends its pressing domestic economic challenges; it now represents a defining test of the nation’s global power. As its debt burden reaches historic highs, the US risks compromising its financial stability at home and its capability to project power abroad. To read the full report, Click Here.