On New Zealand’s new defence and security policy

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 08:56 (GMT+7)
According to international experts, New Zealand’s shifting defence, security policy will enable this country to make the most of new opportunities and relationships to promote and safeguard its national interests. More importantly, the alliance with AUKUS will help New Zealand to strengthen its defence capability, thereby having a greater voice and influence in the Indo-Pacific in general, South Pacific in particular.

Europe on the US’s geopolitical chessboard

Friday, April 21, 2023, 07:15 (GMT+7)
The US has always considered Europe a key factor in its foreign policy, therefore it uses NATO as a tool to maintain its influence and protect its national interests. Hence, if the EU succeeds in forming a full-fledged and united army of its own, it is very likely that its members will consider dismantling NATO bases in their territory and withdrawing from the Pact. At the same time, this will neutralise the NATO leverage as the EU becomes more independent and free from the US’s influence.

Strategic competition between Russia and the U.S. in the Middle East

Friday, May 22, 2020, 07:44 (GMT+7)
In 2015, experts across the globe raised a lot of questions about Russia’s decision on military intervention in Syria. However, in 2019 and especially in the beginning of 2020, the effectiveness of that decision has been proved and Russia’s status in the Middle East has been increasingly raised. That has posed a considerable challenge to the U.S. in the strategic competition in this region