The Trump-Kim geopolitical reality-TV show – surreal for some – offered unparalleled entries to the annals of international diplomacy. It will be tough to upstage
Day: June 14, 2018
Japan is Seeking Balance in its Relations with the US, China and Russia
The sudden burst in Japanese foreign policy efforts over the last few months cannot go unnoticed. It is hard not to note Tokyo’s attempts to
How Jordan’s Economic Crisis Exposed Saudi Arabia’s Leadership Vacuum
Saudi Arabia did not come to Jordan’s rescue with a $2.5bn aid package, although King Salman very much wanted to appear as if it had.
What Does It Really Matter If NATO Won’t Help Israel Against Iran?
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg articulated the bloc’s policy during an interview with the German publication Der Spiegel, explaining that Israel isn’t a member of the
Singapore Slings and Arrows: How Donald Trump Confounded His Enemies
Little more needs to be said about events in Singapore. Slings and arrows finally parked after a 65-year war in which millions died on a
Trump Rises to Occasion for Peace
Stranger things can happen. Maybe – just maybe – the United States and North Korea can find a way towards securing a lasting peace –
The Corporate Media’s World of Illusions
For several years now, I have been writing these regular blog posts with one end in mind: to help open a door for readers and
The “Dark Arts” of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as both a boon and a threat. It uses our personal data to influence our lives without us realising it.
