Demographics and the 2020 presidential election

The US presidential elections are taking place this year amid unprecedented social tension, according to some observers. This report provides a historical overview of the interaction between the US local political environment and demographic considerations, and it attempts to foresee the identity of the next president in light of the current tensions that would further draw these considerations into guiding the American electorate.

A glimpse of US foreign policy under President Trump

The last four years have constituted significant diplomatic phenomena and events in the international community. This is due, according to some, to the behavior of the US administration of President Donald Trump towards international actors and its views on dealing with complex issues in the regions of hotbeds of tension. This article provides a summary of the most prominent US foreign policy approaches under Donald Trump.

The Race for the Awaited Vaccine

This article reviews the global efforts aimed at creating a safe and reliable vaccine to control the outbreak of the emerging coronavirus, and discusses the economic, political and security dimensions surrounding the vaccine development process in light of the continued increase in the number of infections around the world and the overburdening of the health system and the economy due to the repercussions of the pandemic.

Azerbaijan-Armenian Escalation: All-out War or Military Skirmishes?

Post-Abe Japan and The Challenges of Foreign Policy

After spending eight years as Prime Minister, Abe’s resignation brings to mind a long era of political instability and weak governments, at a time when Japan needs strong governments to manage its capabilities and face the massive internal and external challenges. Accordingly, this article examines the impact of dynamics of temporary governance and weak governments on Japan foreign policy, especially with regard to the multiple alliances and partnerships after Abe.

Populist Protests: Does the G7 hold the key to addressing the class gap?

G7 countries are witnessing, to varying extents, deep divisions based on wealth distribution and political trends. These divisions have resulted in the emergence of multiple populist movements that call for a radical change in the international economic system logic. Also, the novel "coronavirus" has further disclosed the social and economic implications of these structural imbalances. Hence, what are the potential consequence of class divisions among the G7 countries?

Natural Gas: between tankers and pipelines

This article outlines the highlights of the natural gas production and distribution map and its most famous selling markets, as well as the endeavors of the major countries to compete over these markets, which are gaining importance and growing prominence in the global energy market.

"G7+" vs. China: Underlying Trends and Challenges

The 46th G7 summit will likely witness an expansion after inviting Russia, Australia, South Korea, and India to the summit meetings; a step that many observers consider as part of U.S. policy to contain China's growth. Hence, this article explores the underlying trends behind the G7 expansion, and the challenges facing U.S. President, Donald Trump, in his efforts to transform the G7 into an anti-China platform.

Football Economy: How the Pandemic Caused Profits to Plunge at the World's Biggest Clubs

This article examines the most significant financial revenue sources for European football clubs in past seasons, reviewing estimates and figures of how these revenues were affected by the "Coronavirus" pandemic and addressing implications of this financial crisis on future competitiveness and popularity of football.