Japan welcomed over 36.8 million tourists in 2024, a new record. This influx, along with a growing foreign resident population,

Major nations, industries, and movements grappled with setbacks in 2024, redefining their global roles. These losses underscore the shifting balance

Middle powers have largely neglected to assert their role as essential and equal partners in sustaining American dominance, despite being

Indonesia's inclusion in BRICS enhances the representation of the Global South and strengthens efforts to reform global governance institutions. This

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into military frameworks by India and Pakistan is reshaping regional security dynamics, fueling a doctrinal

France and its Paris Olympics, Donald Trump, and Yemeni mountain separatists were not the only or biggest winners in 2024.

The first fissures of the second Trump administration have begun to open on immigration. With such figures as Elon Musk

Chinese organised crime in Southeast Asia thrives on fraud, drug, and human trafficking and technological exploitation, with Myanmar serving as

The Australian government has lost the trust of the Australian people, and the social contract has begun to break down.

For the majority of Austrians, voting for the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ)—known for its numerous scandals and close ties to

The US bid to confront China will further deteriorate Sino-US political relations, making arms control all the more difficult. Understanding

Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, was the 39th president of the United States. His period in office is bookended by the