As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran intensifies, the specter of escalation presents major economic, political, and geopolitical threats not just in the Middle East, but across the most densely populated and dynamic region of the world: East, Southeast and South Asia. The “Yuxi Circle”, named for the Chinese city at its center, has a radius … Read more
The EU’s plan to impose its 20th package of sanctions against Russia crashed against a seemingly immovable wall of Hungarian resistance this week, when the Central Europe country used its veto to block it. That is not necessarily the end of the matter, yet I hope it is the beginning of the end, with Europe … Read more
Archyde Europe’s New Wave of Militarism: A Risky Path? A surge in bellicose sentiment is gripping Europe’s elite, pushing the continent towards increased militarization with potentially damaging consequences.This shift is especially pronounced in Germany, where political leaders and self-proclaimed “military experts” are fueling each other’s hawkish views. Germany at the Forefront Germany’s renewed focus on … Read more