EU Telecoms Squeezed by China Tech Policy

The government of China is using a new national security review system to increase restrictions on European telecommunications suppliers. This policy directly affects firms like Ericsson and Nokia and is part of a broader strategic push for self-reliance within the China tech sector. The development is indicative of a global trend toward technological decoupling, where...

The New Cold War: Techno-Feudalism, Corporate Empires and the Future of Global Governance

What if the most powerful political actors in the world are no longer governments, but Chief Executive Officers (hereinafter: CEO)? In the 21st century, sovereignty is influenced considerably, not through treaties or constitutions, but through data ownership, algorithmic control and platform monopolies. In a world once characterised by the ideological clash between capitalism and communism,...

The Geopolitical and Environmental Implications of China’s Brahmaputra Dam Project

The Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra River is a vital transboundary river system, sustaining over 114 million people across China, India and Bangladesh and supporting agriculture, fisheries, hydropower and drinking water. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the river holds immense ecological, economic and cultural significance. However, it has also become a source of geopolitical tension, reflecting broader South...

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Supremacy: A Double-Edged Sword in the Face of Modern Energy Challenges

Taiwan, a relatively small island nation with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (hereinafter: GDP) of approximately $800 billion and a population of around 23,7 million people, occupies a crucial position in the global technology industry, with its semiconductor sector serving as the basis for many of the electronic devices that power today’s society. The island...

Yaba: The Drug That Is Shaping Geopolitics In Southeast Asia

In 2023, a record 190 tons of methamphetamine was seized in Southeast Asia, according to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (hereinafter: UNODC). This methamphetamine-based stimulant, known as the “madness drug” or “Nazi speed,” has swept through Southeast Asia like wildfire, leaving a trail of addiction, crime, and political turmoil...

The South China Sea: A Strategic Powder Keg

The South China Sea stands as a critical nexus of global trade, natural resources and geopolitical tension. This vital maritime corridor facilitates over 3$ trillion in annual trade while harbouring vast untapped reserves of oil and natural gas. Estimates from the University of Leipzig suggest up to 11 billion barrels of oil and 190 trillion...