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Civilians in the Gray Zone: New Rules for New Hybrid Wars?
The active conflicts in Ethiopia, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen are replete with reminders of the gruesome nature of violence that state entities are capable...
A Year After the Coup, Myanmar Mired in Conflict and Catastrophe
Feb. 1, 2022 — marks a year since the military of Myanmar, popularly known as Tatmadaw, orchestrated a coup to seize power after rejecting...
China’s Economy Must Still Naviagte Challenges
The temptation to be flippantly Wildean and evoke the spirit of Oscar is sometimes too tempting for the mortal flesh. For the United States...
US-Russia-Iran Triangle and the Changing World Order
The meeting on Jan. 21, 2022 at Geneva between US Secretary State of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov understandably focused...
Ray of Hope From Paris for Victims of Political Violence in Cambodia
Today we commemorate the 18th anniversary of the assassination in Phnom Penh of popular trade union leader Chea Vichea on Jan. 22, 2004. Those...
Should Kim Jong Un Suddenly Exit His Reign, It Would Spell the End of the DPRK
There is the distinct possibility that Kim Jong Un may suddenly end his reign as a result of his tumultuous health. This risk has...
Afghanistan and the Road Ahead
Despite all odds and uncertainties facing Afghanistan, the caretaker government needs to win international support and confidence to open the door for the opportunities in all walks of life.
The Importance of Soft Power in Punjab-Punjab Ties
While it is true that diplomacy is complex business and ties between India and Pakistan are driven by a myriad of factors, there is no reason for civil society, activists and academics to stop making attempts towards improving relations between both countries.
China-US ties: Realities vs Rhetoric
Former Chinese Ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai while speaking last month at a symposium organized by a research institute linked to the Chinese...
Kazakhstan: Fabric of The East
The violent protests that left dozens killed and hundreds arrested in the Central Asian state of Kazakhstan continue to send ripple effects throughout the...
Demographic Changes in Balochistan: The Baloch Identity
Balochistan is the westernmost largest province of Pakistan. It has a common border with Iran in the west, Afghanistan in the northwest, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces in northeast and...
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From the Midnight Stopover to the Visit of Donald Lu: What Does It Mean for Bangladesh?
From the Byzantine Empire to the present-day Westphalian nation-state,...
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Maldives’ Presidential Election and Possible Challenges for India
Indian foreign minister S. Jaishankar was on a three-day...
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Aliyev’s Milosevic Tactics Towards Armenia
The region of Karabakh, located in modern day Azerbaijan...
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Will the World Face More Debt Crises in 2023?
It's already here, from Africa to America, from Morocco...
