
New Paths to Peace: IOMed, China, and the Global South
The IOMed, a new international mediation body launched by China in Hong Kong, reflects an ambition to foster a more multipolar governance.

The IOMed, a new international mediation body launched by China in Hong Kong, reflects an ambition to foster a more multipolar governance.

The United States is undergoing a historic bureaucratic crisis as mass federal layoffs, expose deep strains in democratic governance.

China’s new rare earth policy signals strategic protection rather than confrontation, reflecting a cautious rebalancing of global trade.

Bertrand Russell’s final political statement in 1970, affirming the Palestinian refugees’ right to return has gained renewed relevance today.

Europe seeks greater independence amid a strained transatlantic alliance, but struggles to translate its independence into concrete action.

Economic sanctions have become a central tool of modern diplomacy, but their effectiveness remains limited.

The global monetary system is undergoing a cautious shift from U.S. dollar dominance toward a more pluralistic currency order.

By weaponizing the dollar, the US strengthens its leverage but risks undermining the global trust that sustains the dollar’s dominance.

Pakistan stands at a turning point where it must shift from relying on singular partnerships like China’s to engaging with diverse investors.

The SCO Summit symbolized a pivotal moment in China’s effort to reshape global governance by presenting a unified vision of cooperation.