For the past 300 years, South Korea and Japan have been engaged in a territorial dispute over the small island of Dokdo. It is about time the ongoing contention comes to an end, for it symbolizes broader tensions and the unresolved history of Japan's occupation of Korea.

Evolving Dynamics in the Horn of Africa after Somaliland Challenges its Sovereignty

The government of Ethiopia recently signed a port deal with the breakaway state of Somaliand, an autonomous state whose sovereignty has yet to be internationally recognized. The port deal has caused backlash from Somalia and may cause larger-scale issues in the Horn of Africa.

AfricaBy Caterina TomassiniFebruary 23, 2024sovereignty, diplomacy, border dispute, sea access, autonomy

China Brokers Saudi Arabia-Iran Diplomatic Agreement – Implications for Yemen’s Civil War

The China-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran marks a significant shift in relations between the two regional rivals and may pave the way for humanitarian recovery in Yemen, a country devastated by the proxy war between the two nations. The deal involves reopening embassies, respecting state sovereignty, and avoiding interference in foreign affairs.

Kosovo-Serbia License Plate Dispute Gives Insight into Russian and Western Ties in the Region

Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo remain high as Serbia allegedly violated an agreement reached in November 2022 to stop issuing license plates with Kosovo cities' denominations. The issue represents the larger conflict of Serbia's refusal to recognize Kosovo's independence, which is complicated by the involvement of Russia and the West in the region.

Blockade of the Lachin Corridor Causes a Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh

A blockade of the Lachin corridor by Azerbaijani protestors has caused a humanitarian crisis for Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia has brought this issue before the International Court of Justice and is requesting Azerbaijan ensure free movement along the corridor.