ASIA & THE PACIFIC
Keir Starmer dropped a bombshell by announcing recognition for Palestine, “to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution”, followed by France, however, criticised as hypocrisy. His predecessor Boris Johnson reckoned Taiwan has a better claim to statehood. This article examines the recognition through a Realist lens and narrows the focus to identity politics.
AFRICA
On October 14th, Madagascar faced a coup, following weeks of protests led youth-led movements across the country, thus joining the long list of African countries that faced such an event. The international community and regional organisations expressed concerns as this unconstitutional coup might deny a return to a peaceful and democratic regime in the country.
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
Behind Argentina’s $20 billion currency swap lies a bigger question: Can the U.S. still buy influence in Latin America?
MIDDLE EAST
Tensions between the long-contested border of the so-called Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan erupted in early October 2025, the worst clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since 2021. Could these tensions between the two countries showcase a new realignment in South Asian geopolitics?
EUROPE
Europe is building a wall. Not made of concrete, but with code, signals and radar. What began as a suggestion from Lithuania, has evolved into one of the European Union’s largest and most complex defense projects, a ‘Drone wall’ stretching from the Baltics down to the Black Sea.
NORTH AMERICA
Soybeans are not only for Soy Sauce, Tofu, and Biodiesel, livestock feed is mostly made up of the crop. What happens when the country who is a big fan of meat products and imports the most soybeans is slapped with a huge tariff? It’s time to go shopping elsewhere with friendlier players.