The US and a Russia-China alliance are racing to put nuclear reactors on the Moon, but the rules meant to govern them are non-binding, unverifiable and silent on fuel, transparency and decommissioning. A notification mechanism within COPUOS could make the race safer and more transparent.

The BRICS Summit in 2026 spotlights the intricate dynamics among rival nations navigating complex geoeconomic challenges. This summit presents a critical opportunity for member countries to address pressing issues that affect global economic stability and cooperation.

Australia needs to reassert itself as a regional power in the Pacific. Will it be able to do so while China is advancing so quickly?

Countries look to diversify away form China with the China +1 strategy. Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have been key in this process.

The episode covers the latest in the relationship between Israel and Somaliland, the results of the Colombian elections, and the new Chinese sanctions on US tech companies. The conversation also delves into the World Cup and its impact on various countries. The conversation covers a range of topics, including difficulties when it come to state recognition, Colombia's foreign policy, and China's sanctions on US tech companies. It also delves into the broader themes of military

BRICS is looking to change how cross-border payments are made. Will this challenge the West’s financial system?

Risks of energy transition as response to recent supply shocks due China's dominant position in green technology.

This week’s episode covers the relationship between China and North Korea, the alumina export issue in Ireland, and Albania’s Flamingo Protest. New episode available now wherever you get your podcasts!

A decade ago, the United States rapidly deployed a swift response to an Ebola outbreak. This time around, the response has been muted diminished globally.

Image generated by AI using ChatGPT Gen Zs on social media are “Becoming Chinese”. The term “Chinamaxxing“ has recently exploded across social media, describing young Westerners embracing Chinese habits – from morning routines and tai chi to speaking Mandarin and sipping hot water – as part of a newfound fascination with “the Chinese way of life.” On TikTok and Instagram, videos tagged #Chinamaxxing shows Gen Zers donning Chinese street-fashion, practicing baduanjin exercise

This week’s episode covers the Russian ship that sunk off of Spain in 2024, Trump’s visit to China, and Ukraine’s new stance towards the United States.

Photo Credit: AI The ability to anticipate an adversary’s next move has become an increasingly critical pillar of national security in a geopolitical environment marked by cyberattacks, military tensions, and strategic rivalry. As competition between states grows, governments are placing greater emphasis on the capacity to gather, process, and act upon strategic information faster than their adversaries. This is a domain where Japan has lagged behind many of its allies, but a

Photo Credit: AI Earlier this month, a group of astronauts travelled around the moon for the first time in fifty years. Artemis II is considered a successful scientific mission and has increased the interest in space exploration once again. Americans and Canadians travelled to the dark side of the moon to learn more about the celestial body that orbits around the Earth. But there are thousands of satellites that orbit the Earth every single day that we think little about. The

This week’s podcast episode covers the upcoming presidential elections in Colombia, the indefinite pause of the Chagos Island deal and China’s blocking access to the Scarborough Shaol.

The 2021 Coup led by Myanmar’s military junta is a turning point for the country’s relations with China. The junta had ousted the democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi that promised a better life for the citizens of Myanmar. Many South East Asian countries were benefitting from better relations with Western countries through trade and tourism, but all of that has been quashed by the junta. Without Western support to challenge the junta, the country is stuck in a stat

Introduction: Chinese leadership began 2026 with increased diplomatic engagement with Western states and multilateral institutions, at a time where U.S. commitment to multilateralism seems to be waning. In recent weeks, China met with Ireland, the U.K., Finland, and the African Union (A.U.), framing these meetings, particularly those with Finland and the African Union, around support for international law, multipolar governance, and the important role of the United Nations. W

Photo Credit: Screen captured from CCTV’s YouTube Channel 军迷天下 The U.S. president Donald Trump’s arrest of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro is a textbook example of potential attack by China to Taiwan’s leadership. Hints have been given by Chinese special forces’ ‘decapitation’ drill. Trump’s move has encouraged and justified China’s plan. Here are the explanations. China has released footage of Chinese special forces, showing a Venezuela-style tactical sniper operat

Several countries of Latin America have been at the other end of regime change instigated by the United States. The last time regime change like this happened was when the United States arrested Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama. Yesterday’s large-scale strike on Caracas as well as the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife has sent shockwaves throughout the world. The reasoning and the seizure of power in the region have become clearer over the last 24

Artificial Intelligence is seeping into everyone’s lives. At this point, you might think it is on the periphery of your life, unless you work somewhere in IT, but there is almost no space where it can be avoided. I am sure you are inundated with content about AI, where it is highlighted in the news or watching a video on social media that was created using AI. In many ways it has become somewhat of a boogeyman for several economic and political issues, but there is nothing wr

Chinese EVs are taking over Europe’s streets. BYD overtakes Tesla in the European market selling three times as many vehicles as in August 2024 and surpassing Tesla for the second consecutive month, with a market share of 1.3% compared to Tesla’s 1.2%, whose sales fell 36.6%. SAIC Motor, another Chinese brand, saw sales rise 59.4%, reaching a year-to-date market share of 1.9% and ranking as the tenth best-selling brand in the EU. While Scandinavian countries embraced Chines