Vol. 1, No. 1 (2026): The Pen of Global Politics contains five articles addressing the dynamics of contemporary global politics. Topics covered include the geopolitics of artificial intelligence, energy transition and strategic supply chain security, economic interdependence as an instrument of power, pressures on multilateralism, and the role of middle powers in global politics. Overall, the articles in this issue provide a critical perspective on the changing world order, which is increasingly influenced by technology, economics, security, and interstate competition.