Multilateralism has long underpinned global cooperation, fostering collaboration on economic growth, security, human rights, and climate action. As populist leaders champion nationalism, economic protectionism, and unilateral decision-making, the question arises: can multilateralism endure in this shifting political landscape?
President Donald Trump’s latest policies and executive orders signal a clear and decisive shift in U.S. governance, domestic affairs, and global strategy. While some view these moves as necessary corrections to past missteps, others warn that they could erode democratic norms, deepen polarization, and weaken U.S. alliances.
Trump’s first term saw an unprecedented trade war between the United States and China, marked by steep tariffs, accusations of currency manipulation, and a deepening mistrust between the world’s two largest economies. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20, 2025, China has been watching carefully, weighing its options, and recalibrating its strategy.
For decades, the DRC has contended with insecurity largely driven by armed groups operating in its eastern provinces. One of the most concerning developments has been the resurgence of the March 23 Movement (M23), an armed group that first gained international prominence in 2012 when it briefly captured the city of Goma in North Kivu.
The United States debt ceiling crisis is a recurring political and economic issue with profound global implications. While the U.S. remains the key anchor of the global economy, excessive dependence on its fiscal governance poses systemic risks.
In the heart of central Africa lies the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a nation of immense natural wealth and equally profound human suffering. This thesis examines the complex origins and manifestations of the persistent war in the DRC, weaving together historical events, regional dynamics, and contemporary testimonies.
The DRC’s vast mineral wealth, combined with its strategic location in central Africa, has long made it a focal point for competing national and foreign interests. Between March 1993 and June 2003, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) experienced a tumultuous decade marked by armed conflict, mass human rights abuses, and systemic violations of international humanitarian law.
China’s rapid economic growth is no short of a miracle in the global political economy. Propelled by a rise in population, average hours worked, and labor productivity, China became the world's second-largest economy by 2011. However, its astronomical growth has unambiguously slowed in recent years owing to a myriad politico-economic factors.
A subtle warming of relations was symbolised even before Trump’s swearing-in when Eric Garcetti, the American ambassador to India, was abruptly dismissed. The trajectory of India-US relations under Trump 2.0 will likely be shaped by three pivotal factors: energy, security, and multilateral diplomacy.
DeepSeek’s rise underscores China’s increasing influence in the AI sector, raising geopolitical questions about global technology dominance. Despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips, DeepSeek has achieved a technological breakthrough. This challenges the efficacy of these measures and raises concerns about the shifting balance of power