With much anticipation for the upcoming summit between President Biden and President Putin scheduled for June 16th, in Geneva, Switzerland, many observers ask: Will it be a meeting of substance or merely a photo-op?. Undoubtedly, relations between Washington and Moscow have been adversarial in recent years. The two countries did not see eye to eye on a host of issues ranging from Ukraine and human rights, to cybersecurity and energy (Nord Stream 2). While these issues persist

Recently China and Indonesia signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs), one on maritime cooperation and the other on a mechanism for high-level dialogue and cooperation. Geopolitical analysts argue that China sees its relations with Indonesia from a strategic point of view. As a result, one will expect Beijing to push forward with bilateral relations in a comprehensive and high-level direction. China’s rapprochement to Indonesia comes on the heels of US-Indonesia disappo

Recently the Russian President, Vladimir Putin announced the completion of the first stage of the controversial Nord Stream 2 (NS2) pipeline that will deliver Russian gas to Germany. Considering the rapid decline of the European Union (EU)’s domestic gas production, Russia is well-positioned to supply and meet the EU’s energy needs. The EU wants to ensure reliable, affordable and sustainable new gas supplies. NS2 pipeline provides this by transporting gas from the world’s lar

China’s long-standing foreign policy of non-interference in the domestic affairs of other countries means it is often perceived as having a neutral position when it comes to conflicts. It’s no different than when it comes to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Beijing sides with neither, having good diplomatic relations with both. China placed itself forward as an honest broker in the world's most vexing disputes: the Arab-Israeli conflict. Beijing offered to help organize and host pe

What is one to make out of China’s silent war with Canada over detention of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei? The answer depends on whom you ask. Apparently, the ongoing geopolitical and geo-economic tensions between China and the United States are impacting other countries dealings with China including Canada and Australia, for instance. Canada is of great importance in this discussion given the upcoming decision in August of Justice Heather Holmes of the

Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed via video link the groundbreaking ceremony of four advanced nuclear reactors powered by Russia's third-generation nuclear technology. The agreement highlights both countries’ bilateral cooperation on nuclear energy, while reflecting the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. As argued in, The Dynamics of Russia’s Geopolitics: Remaki

What is one to make out of the recent revelations indicating that Denmark has assisted the United States in spying on high-ranking leaders and officials in Germany, Sweden, Norway and France? The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) had access to mobile messages, phone calls, and an Internet history that included searches and conversation services. Interestingly, these revelations are nothing new or unprecedented. It is a well-established fact that the US, despite calling Euro