The gradual but firm shift in Japan’s defence posture is among the most notable developments characterising the Asia-Pacific’s international dynamics in the past few years. Its efforts to increase its military power, accompanied by attempts to change the Constitution to expand the means and the duties of its military forces are to be interpreted in a broader context of growing security challenges. But what exactly are the drivers behind Japan’s re-arm?

Anything is possible when Belarus’ long-serving president steps aside, including a repeat of the Ukraine crisis.

New section on Sub-Saharan Africa, where I will collect my works on the problems affecting the area and their international impact.

The geopolitical importance of the Arctic is emerging and is set to grow in the coming years. In this new section, I will post my works on this region.

The Northern Sea Route through the Arctic will alter global trade flows and in doing so create new geopolitical chokepoints. Chief among them is the Bering Strait, where US, Russian, and Chinese interests converge.