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Brief description: The article examines the unresolved international status of Western Sahara within the United Nations system, where the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination remains formally recognized but unfulfilled. It reviews the legacy of the 1991 Settlement Plan, the ongoing dispute over autonomy, and the divergent positions of key states regarding UN Security Council Resolution
Evolution of the regional security architecture in the context of growing multipolarity Short description: The article examines the key geopolitical events in Southeast Asia in October-November 2025. The period under study was marked by a further escalation of maritime incidents in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, the creation of a joint
Africa in the focus of change: the growth of subjectivity, competition of megaprojects and challenges to regional stability Brief description: The political situation in Africa in October–November 2025 is characterized by a combination of internal crises and external pressures. North Africa is facing protests, diplomatic maneuvers, and a struggle for influence in Libya and Western
Tensions and shifts: the escalation of the conflict with Venezuela and the right turn in Chile Short description: The article analyzes the key political events in Latin America in October-November 2025. The period under study was marked by a sharp escalation of tension around Venezuela, where the Donald Trump administration initiated military pressure to oust
Resources, Climate, and Geopolitics: The Future of the Arctic in Global Strategy Summary: This article provides an overview of the current geopolitical situation in the Arctic, which has attracted growing interest from many countries due to its rich resources and strategic significance. The paper highlights Norway’s concerns about the potential emergence of the U.S. as
Region in Turbulence: Rolling Back Diplomatic Initiatives and Forming New Alliances Summary: This article examines the key events in the Middle East in November 2025. The reporting period was marked by the definitive winding down of previously discussed diplomatic frameworks, in particular the concept of an international consortium for uranium enrichment involving Iran and the United
Short Description: The article by Koldo Salazar examines the deepening cooperation between BRICS countries and Latin American states following the IMBRICS Forum 2025. It highlights BRICS as a platform for dialogue, public diplomacy and new economic opportunities, including trade in national currencies and alternative logistical routes. Through statements from Argentine and Ecuadorian representatives, the author
Author: Shakhnoza Kodírova, Head of the Department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Short Description: Shakhnoza Kodírova’s article examines the evolution of relations between Uzbekistan and the United States, which have shifted in recent years from limited cooperation focused primarily on regional security to a
Author: Sabita Binta Azad Shifa, writer & research analyst, Dhaka, Bangladesh Short description: The article by Sabita Binta Azad Shifa explores the strategic importance of the Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) within the broader context of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the growing geopolitical activity in the Bay of Bengal. The author examines China’s
The article covers the Pan-African youth forum FIJAO 2025, held in the capital of Burkina Faso — Ouagadougou, which became a symbol of a new era for Africa, where youth act as the driving force of economic sovereignty and innovative development. The discussions included ministers, business leaders, international experts, and young entrepreneurs, who presented concrete