César Niño

The author is the coordinator of the Center for Security and Democracy and an Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, Sergio Arboleda University. He has a Ph.D in International Law and Masters in National Security and Defense.

Understanding the Current Violence of the ELN in Colombia

Colombia begins to go through circumstances that move away from the old dynamics of irregular conflict. The overflow of violence is not directly proportional...

The Military Way in Venezuela is an Entrance to the Regional Chaos

Is a military intervention in Venezuela viable and pertinent? The previous question represents today a new scenario that had ended in 1989 with the invasion...

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The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

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Syria 2.0? Mali and Russia’s Failed ‘Syrian Model’

Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.

Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.