Category: Fără categorie

2025

Evoluția Relațiilor România-China: Date și Scenarii
The Failure of a Strategic Partnership: What Happened to Romanian-Chinese Relations? 29 Nov 2025

In the 21st century, Romanian-Chinese relations have transitioned from a phase of high enthusiasm and promised economic integration—epitomized by the 2013 summit—to a pragmatic reorientation driven by Romania’s commitments to the EU and NATO. Escalating geopolitical tensions between Beijing and the West have compelled Bucharest to recalibrate its partnership, prioritizing Euro-Atlantic alliances and national security […]

Ottoman Legacy: Civilizational Anchors in Modern Strategy for Turkiye
Ottoman Legacy: Civilizational Anchors in Modern Strategy for Turkiye 8 Nov 2025

Turkey’s geopolitical identity is deeply rooted in its Ottoman past. As Prof. Zan Tao emphasizes, the Ottoman Empire was not merely a geopolitical power but a civilizational hub of Islamic governance, culture, and trade. This legacy endures in Turkey’s modern foreign policy, which seeks to reclaim influence in regions once under Ottoman rule—the Balkans, Caucasus, […]

The Road Not Taken: How Eurasia Might Have Developed Without Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The Road Not Taken: How Eurasia Might Have Developed Without Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine 29 Oct 2025

The date February 24, 2022, is etched into modern history as a moment of profound and violent rupture. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shattered peace in Europe, triggering a conflict that has redrawn geopolitical maps, disrupted the global economy, and unleashed untold human suffering. It has been called Europe’s “1937 moment”—a point of no return […]

The EU’s Dual Identity in Eurasia: Between Strategic Autonomy and Transatlantic Loyalty
The EU’s Dual Identity in Eurasia: Between Strategic Autonomy and Transatlantic Loyalty 25 Jul 2025

Introduction: Why Multipolarity and Eurasia Matter The global order is undergoing a profound transformation. The unipolar moment dominated by the United States is giving way to a more complex, multipolar configuration, where multiple power centers—including China, Russia, India, and the European Union (EU)—vie for influence. This shift represents more than just a redistribution of power; […]

Reviving the Merkel Legacy: Xi and Merz Deepen Sino-German Partnership
Reviving the Merkel Legacy: Xi and Merz Deepen Sino-German Partnership 24 May 2025

On May 23, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a significant phone conversation, marking a pivotal moment in China-Germany relations. This dialogue underscored the importance of deepening bilateral ties amidst global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Both leaders emphasized the need for cooperation to navigate challenges and to promote stability […]

Tehran Diplomacy Forum 2025: A New Era of Regional Dialogue and Cooperation
Tehran Diplomacy Forum 2025: A New Era of Regional Dialogue and Cooperation 21 May 2025

The 2025 Tehran Dialogue Forum, held from May 18 to 19 at the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) in the Iranian capital, brought together over 200 delegations from 53 countries, including high-ranking officials, ministers, regional decision-makers, and United Nations representatives. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi opened the event, which […]

Kazahstan: Punte economică între Asia și Europa
Kazakhstan: Economic bridge between Asia and Europe 17 May 2025

Infrastructure: Accelerated Expansion of Transport Networks Kazakhstan has launched an ambitious plan to build 1,300 km of new railway lines by 2026, in collaboration with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This massive infrastructure project includes the opening of a third railway crossing point at the border with China and the development of the dry ports […]

Spre o ordine mondială multipolară
Toward a multipolar world order 18 Mar 2025

Indonesia’s BRICS membership will enhance its role as a bridge between Asia, Africa and Latin America Indonesia’s formal inclusion as a full member of BRICS signals a strategic shift in its foreign and economic policies. As the world’s largest archipelagic nation and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia stands to gain significantly from BRICS membership, not […]

2024

Prietenia dintre Arabia Saudită și India
The friendship between Saudi Arabia and India 13 Jun 2024

In recent years, India and Saudi Arabia have significantly strengthened their economic interactions and turned their bilateral relations into a strong partnership. This development reflects a strategic alignment of interests in the economy, energy security and geopolitical considerations. Saudi Arabia has now become one of New Delhi’s largest trading partners. In 2021, the volume of trade between […]