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Sascha Zell is pursuing a B.Sc. in Security Studies at Leiden University (NL). His research focuses on military strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. foreign and security policy. Driven by a mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, Sascha Zell is committed to bridging diverse cultural perspectives to address complex geopolitical challenges
How can China maintain its alliance with Pakistan without worsening tensions with India or risking conflict? Deep ties between China and Pakistan fuel Indian perceptions of mistrust thus risking regional or proxy conflict, especially in light of Indian rise to global power. China should pursue a …

1. what are the policy implications of Shigeru Ishiba’s premiership?; 2. Ishiba will seek multilateral agreements and seek to strengthen relationships with allies and neighbors; 3. Ishiba has a vision for a safe, Free and Open Indo-Pacific. His government is still young and has not had the opport…

1. What are the challenges facing the Asia-Pacific Region today?; 2. Trump will face new challenges that make the region more volatile than during his first term; 3. He has influential China hawks in his administration, but also anti-war activists, making it difficult to predict how he will handl…

What can be expected from Mark Rutte as NATO’s new Secretary General? This article examines Rutte’s thirteen years as Dutch prime minister, marked by crisis management and coalition-building, qualities now essential for NATO. With tensions escalating from Russia, China, and within NATO itself, Ru…

EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.
