Security
On the Prospects of a Third World War
Frederick the Great remarks somewhere that diplomacy without force is like music without instruments. He forgot to add: when the music is off-key, one...
Armenia–Azerbaijan: A Chance to End the Cycle of Conflict
Every war and conflict experience pivotal moments that bring significant risks, often accompanied by suffering and devastation. However, these moments also present fresh possibilities...
How the Anti-West Axis Leverages Western Guilt
The United States’ wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have widely cast the image of America as the great imperialist evil of the modern era....
US Returns on the Mediterranean Scenario
The United States has called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian and Turkish forces from Libya. The request -- which marks a turnaround with...
The Future of US-China Relations Under Biden Administration
Joe Biden has taken over the the US Presidency at a time when the country is going through a difficult phase — a deeply...
Strategic Implications of US Sanctions on Turkey
The conflict of interest between the US and Turkey stems from the former’s support of the People’s Protection Units - Kurdistan Workers Party (YPG-PKK)...
Can Qatar Emerge as a Bridge Between Iran and the GCC?
Days after the solidarity and stability agreement was signed at the annual Gulf Cooperation Council summit (GCC) to end the blockade imposed by Saudi...
Deconstructing Recent Jihadi Attacks in Europe
The last couple of months have seen jihadist attacks in France and Austria, generating considerable news coverage and bringing the issue of terrorism back...
What to Expect from India’s Tenure at the United Nations Security Council
India has begun its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) since Jan. 01, 2021, the eighth time...
New Cold War at Global Commons: A New U.S. Naval Strategy for the Great Power Competition Era
Although the entire human population lives on lands, more than two-thirds of our planet is covered by oceans. Considering that water constitutes two-thirds of...
Who Doesn’t Like a Good Story? Why Narratives Are Essential in Counter-extremism Efforts
“The human mind is a story processor, not a logic processor. Everyone loves a good story; every culture bathes its children in stories.”, writes...
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Security
On the Prospects of a Third World War
Frederick the Great remarks somewhere that diplomacy without force...
Middle East and Africa
Reevaluating Zionism: A Philosophical Perspective on the Modern State of Israel’s Prophetic and Historical Significance
As we reflect on the turbulent historical path of...
Foreign Policy
Treading Carefully: India’s Diplomatic Tightrope in the Neighbourhood
India’s foreign policy often recedes amidst the fervour of...
Opinion
Assyrians are Already Persecuted in the Middle East, and Host Nations Must Guarantee Their Safety
On April 15th, 2024, the Assyrian community of Sydney,...
Politics
People’s Revolutions: More Than the Will of the People
The French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Iranian Revolution,...
