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From Munich to the Middle East Battlefield: How the Militarisation of AI Is Recasting Global AI Governance

The use of AI in military operations, including—but not limited to—the recent the US–Israeli attack on Iran, has extended the conversation on AI governance beyond issues such as transparency and consumer safety. This commentary by Zichen Jess Hu throws light on the realities of a move towards AI-assisted and -enabled warfare, and analyses four major shifts which are currently taking place in AI governance.

Zichen Jess Hu 30/03/2026

Chinese STEM Students in Britain: What the Media Got Wrong

Recently, The Times asked why Britain is educating China’s scientists. In this response, Michael Jinghan Zeng challenges the prejudices and misconceptions underpinning the question while reflecting on the direction of globalised education in STEM and beyond.

Michael Jinghan Zeng 09/03/2026

If Iran Shakes, Will Afghanistan Follow?

The effects of recent unrest in Iran have extended well beyond the country’s borders, and any political rupture in Iran would carry significant regional and international consequences. In this commentary, Natasha Matloob examines the political, economic and ideological implications of Iranian instability for neighbouring Afghanistan.

Natasha Matloob 27/02/2026
China-U.S.-Europe relations

The Future of China-Europe Cooperation amid the evolving dynamics of China-U.S.-Europe Relations

Europe’s understanding of China remains overly ideological, lacking a deep and rational grasp of China’s social transformation, governance logic, and evolving international role. This cognitive bias has undermined the pragmatism of certain European policies toward China. The future trajectory of China–Europe relations will depend on three key dynamics: Europe’s internal political evolution, the spillover effects of U.S. policies, and China’s strategic adaptability.

Chenghao Sun & Xueyu Zhang 10/11/2025
Georgia tries to balancing its relations between the West, Russia and China

Balancing the West, Russia and China: Georgia Under Pressure amid the Russia-Ukraine War

Tiny Georgia is a crucible of East-West and regional tensions. In the months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the US and European governments pressed Georgia to open a second front against Russia. When the government refused, western sources denigrated it as “pro Russia”, and several leaders became subject to sanctions. What lay behind the western pressure and the Georgian government’s response?

Tato Khundadze & Robert H. Wade 02/04/2025
World Bank reform

Could Trump and Xi Break the Deadlock in the World Bank?

Under President Trump, the US rejects responsibility for leading multilateral coalitions. Jakob Vestergaard and Robert H. Wade argue that dealmaker-in-chief may derive considerable satisfaction in breaking deadlocks that have prevailed in World Bank for decades, which would actually strengthen multilateralism.

Jakob Vestergaard & Robert H. Wade 14/03/2025
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