Editor in chief

Editor in chief:  Said Batrouni

PEN Name:  Marcos Fidel

China’s rare earth policy

By Matthew Parish, Associate Edito Rare earth elements (REEs) frequently feature in headlines about modern technology supply-chains and geopolitics. Although […]

29.10.2025

Clans, Patrons and Power: The Enduring Logic of Georgian Politics

By Matthew Parish, Associate Editor Modern Georgia presents herself as a parliamentary democracy aspiring to European integration, the rule of […]

28.10.2025

Iran’s Water Crisis and its Geopolitical Implications in the Middle East

By Matthew Parish, Associate Editor Iran, a nation defined by deserts, mountains and rivers that have sustained ancient civilisations, now […]

05.10.2025

The Conflict in Myanmar: Historical Roots and Contemporary Realities

By Matthew Parish Myanmar, also known as Burma, is today the site of one of the world’s longest-running and most […]

04.09.2025

The Gold War in Eastern Congo

By Matthew Parish Associate Editor The Current Flashpoint   In early 2025, fighting intensified in North and South Kivu provinces, […]

24.08.2025

The Return of the M23: Conflict, Capture, and Continuity in Eastern Congo

Matthew Parish, Associate Editor In the dense, mineral-rich hills of North and South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]

08.08.2025