Paul Mason

Studied Journalism atĀ Arizona State University, USA

Why States Seek to Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, one of the leading foreign policy interests of powerful states has been to limit the spread of...

Three Sides of a Triangular Relation: India, China and the US

The India-China-US strategic triangle is going to be the most important defining factor in the geopolitical history of the twenty-first century. The United States...

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is Unsustainable

With the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991,Ā the threat of nuclear war diminished, nuclear-armed states led a drive to prevent the spread of...

Syrian Civil War: An Overview

Syrian Civil War has been going on for seven years. Already five hundred thousand people have been killed, more than another five hundred thousand...

Is It a Unipolar or Bipolar World?

Before 1990, there were two superpowers in the world. One was the United States of America and the other one was the Soviet Union....

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The Algorithmic Shadow Economy

Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.

AI-Driven Trade Wars: From Semiconductors to Data Sovereignty

AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.

India-Afghanistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential.

Strategic Resilience: How China–Russia Economic Cooperation Is Redefining Eurasia’s Power Balance

China–Russia’s deepening trade, energy, and connectivity links are quietly reshaping Eurasia. A partnership built on pragmatism and resilience is redefining the region’s power balance amid global shifts.

New Mission, Persistent Challenges, and Evolving Paradigms: The Transformation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.