Iran & Saudi Arabia Saber-Rattling: Who Would Prevail in All-Out War?

Iran & Saudi Arabia Saber-Rattling: Who Would Prevail in All-Out War?

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and regional nemesis Iran are even higher than usual, with Riyadh targeting Tehran ally Hezbollah. If an actual military conflict between the two breaks out, who would have the best chance at prevailing? The regional confrontation between the two nations separated geographically by the narrow Persian Gulf is deeply rooted in…

China and Central Asian States

China and Central Asian States

As the centre of globaldevelopment shifts towards the Asian Pacific Region, the geopolitical importance of Central Asia on the Eurasian continent has only been increasing. China and this extremely vast region, which is rich in various mineral resources, are closely linked both historically and geographically. The peoples residing along the Chinese state border and the…

Trump’s Asia Tour Leaves Region on Brink of Trade War and Military Conflict

Trump’s Asia Tour Leaves Region on Brink of Trade War and Military Conflict

The 12-day tour through Asia by President Donald Trump has underscored the reality that American imperialism—a declining power wracked by external challenges and internal crises—is the most volatile and destabilising factor in world politics. Trump generated even greater trepidation about his administration’s policies than existed before the tour began. The immediate issue is if, or…