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Stefan Wolff

Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
The author of eighteen books and over fifty journal articles and book chapters, Stefan Wolff is Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, England, UK. He is also A political scientist by background, he specialises in the management of contemporary security challenges, especially in the prevention and settlement of ethnic conflicts and civil wars, and in post-conflict reconstruction, peace-building and state-building in deeply divided and war-torn societies. He has extensive expertise in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, and has also worked on a wide range of other conflicts elsewhere, including the Middle East, Africa, and Central, South and Southeast Asia. Bridging the divide between academia and policy-making, he has been, and is, involved in various phases of conflict settlement processes, including in Iraq, Sudan, Moldova, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Kosovo.

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: stalemate on the battlefield and shaky international support putting pressure on Zelensky

Nov 07, 2023 09:05 am UTC| Politics

More than 20 months into the war in Ukraine and over five months into Ukraines latest counteroffensive, the situation on the front is bleak and no breakthrough imminent, the countrys commander-in-chief admitted in a recent...

Global Geopolitics Series

Xi-Putin meeting: here's what it says about their current, and future, relationship

Oct 15, 2023 04:13 am UTC| Insights & Views

Vladimir Putin is expected to travel outside the borders of the former Soviet Union for the first time in 20 months to meet Chinas Xi Jinping on October 17. The visit, if it happens, is likely to entrench a relationship in...

Ukraine war: mixed signals among Kyiv's allies hint at growing conflict fatigue

Sep 26, 2023 03:54 am UTC| Politics

It is now almost 600 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the war that has followed has tested the resilience of both countries. But it has also tested those in the west that have supported...

Nagorno-Karabakh: longest war in post-Soviet space flares yet again as Russia distracted in Ukraine

Sep 21, 2023 00:02 am UTC| Politics

A 24-hour anti-terrorist operation launched by Azerbaijan to restore the countrys constitutional order threatened briefly to escalate into a full-scale war with Armenia over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. But...

Moscow drone attacks are a morale booster for Ukraine and a warning for Russia – here's why

Jun 03, 2023 03:28 am UTC| Politics

A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage,...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: Zelensky's diplomatic tour has improved the ground for a fresh military offensive – but it needs to come soon

May 26, 2023 14:57 pm UTC| Politics

Ukraines offensive is in full swing at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda while...

Global Geopolitics Series

How China is increasing its influence in central Asia as part of global plans to offer an alternative to the west

May 25, 2023 14:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views

As G7 leaders were preparing for their recent summit in Japan, Chinas president Xi Jinping hosted his central Asian counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Central Asia is...

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Economy

Japan's Debt Time Bomb: Will the Land of the Rising Sun Sink?

Up to 2025, Japan is faced with a serious debt crisis since its general government debt escalated to about 235% of its GDP, even outpacing Greeces peak crisis at 142%. The state had feared that the finances of Japan are...

Japan Holds Firm on Demanding Elimination of U.S. Tariffs in Trade Talks

Japans chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa reaffirmed on Tuesday that Tokyo remains committed to seeking the complete elimination of U.S. tariffs in ongoing bilateral trade discussions. Speaking at a regular press...

China Cuts Lending Rates to Boost Economy Amid Trade Tensions

China has lowered its benchmark lending rates for the first time since October, signaling a renewed effort to stimulate its slowing economy. The Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) cut the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) by 10...

Asian Stocks Gain as U.S. Yields Stabilize Amid Debt Concerns

Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields steadied, offering the dollar some relief after a volatile session driven by concerns over the U.S.s growing debt burden. Investors remain cautious following...

Oil Prices Tick Higher Amid Iran Tensions and U.S. Credit Downgrade

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over Iranian crude supply. Brent crude rose by 12 cents to $65.66 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 16 cents to...

Politics

Poland’s Presidential Vote Highlights Anti-Establishment Shift Ahead of Runoff

Polands presidential election has exposed rising anti-establishment sentiment, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Donald Tusks liberal coalition. In the first round, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, a close Tusk ally,...

Hungary Begins Withdrawal from ICC, Citing Political Bias Amid Netanyahu Warrant

Hungarys parliament has approved a bill initiating the countrys formal withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant move by Prime Minister Viktor Orbans government, which claims the court...

Trump Administration Launches Civil Rights Fraud Unit Targeting University DEI Programs

The U.S. Justice Department announced Monday the formation of a new unit targeting federally funded universities over alleged misuse of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Named the Civil Rights Fraud...

India Eyes Interim U.S. Trade Deal Ahead of July Tariff Deadline

India is working to secure a three-phase trade agreement with the United States, aiming to finalize an interim deal before July when President Donald Trumps proposed reciprocal tariffs are expected to take effect,...

Schumer Bill Seeks to Block Foreign Planes from Serving as Air Force One

U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the Presidential Airlift Security Act on Monday, aiming to ban the use of foreign aircraft as Air Force Onethe official plane for the U.S. president. The move comes...

Science

Kennedy Sets September Deadline to Uncover Autism Causes Amid Controversy

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

Museums have tons of data, and AI could make it more accessible − but standardizing and organizing it across fields won’t be easy

Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....

Technology

Foxconn and Nvidia to Build AI Data Center with 100MW Capacity in Taiwan

Taiwans Foxconn (SS:601138), the worlds top contract electronics manufacturer, has revealed new details about its upcoming artificial intelligence center developed in partnership with U.S. tech giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)....

U.S.-China Chip Dispute Threatens Fresh Trade Truce

Tensions between the U.S. and China have resurfaced just days after a temporary trade truce, following a new warning from the U.S. targeting Chinese tech giant Huawei. On Monday, Chinas Ministry of Commerce criticized a...

Nvidia Plans New AI Chips for China Amid U.S. Export Restrictions

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is preparing to launch a new AI chip for China in the coming months that complies with U.S. export controls, according to Nikkei Asia. The upcoming chip will be a downgraded version from its previous...

Alibaba Stock Falls as Trump Administration Scrutinizes Apple AI Deal in China

Alibaba shares dropped 3.8% to HK$118.60 on Monday, leading losses on the Hang Seng Index, which dipped 0.2%. The decline followed a New York Times report that the Trump administration is reviewing a major AI partnership...

Xiaomi Commits $6.9 Billion to Chip Design Over 10 Years

Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF), a leading Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to invest over 50 billion yuan (approximately $6.93 billion) into semiconductor chip design by 2031. The strategic initiative,...