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| India-Pakistan Current Tensions and the Issue of Kashmir: Next Steps for Resolving the Simmering Dispute? |
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Brief concerning heightened tensions after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/03/2025)
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| Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal |
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Author explores Diego Garcia’s pivotal role in U.S. strategy amid shifting UK-Mauritius sovereignty—highlighting rising U.S.-China rivalry in the Indian Ocean. By Ehtasham Ali. (05/02/2025
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| Setting the Precedent Right |
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Author presenst case for an optimistic view of the current international order. By Zac Knapp. (05/02/2025)
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| From Disruption to Regulation: Rethinking AI’s Role in Society |
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AI’s 2024 impact revealed both promise and peril—prompting urgent global regulation to harness its benefits while protecting privacy, democracy, and human dignity. By Spyros Tsaparas. (05/01/2025)
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| Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict |
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Myanmar’s civil war has left millions of children facing forced conscription, labor, and trauma—highlighting a powerful call for international protection and reform. By Claire Baxendale. (05/01/2025)
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| Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT |
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Author argues that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack is politically motivated, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue backchannel diplomacy and joint...
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| The Gang of Anti-Globalists |
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Editorial critiques the anti-globalist rhetoric of U.S. leaders in the Trump administration, arguing that globalization—rooted in capitalism—is misunderstood and scapegoated, despite having driven glo...
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| Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration |
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Author highlights how climate change is driving mass migration from Latin America, exposing migrants to dangerous journeys and inadequate legal protections, and calls for urgent international reforms ...
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| Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation Policy: Addressing a Growing Humanitarian Challenge |
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Author warns that Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees risks creating a humanitarian crisis, urging more humane, nuanced policies and greater international support to protect vulnerable popu...
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| Why Smarter Capital Budgeting is the Key to Better Public Investment |
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Author warns that growing off-budget government spending undermines fiscal sustainability, urging transparency, expanded budget reporting, citizen engagement, and stronger oversight to prevent hidden ...
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| Pakistan extended an olive branch to Afghanistan in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul despite persisting issues |
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Article argues that resolving Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions hinges on regional connectivity, sustainable peace, and anti-terrorism cooperation—stressing dialogue and joint economic projects like CPEC ...
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| The Taliban: From Ideological Insurgents to Organized Crime Syndicate |
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Analysis argues the Taliban has evolved from ideological insurgents into a sophisticated organized crime syndicate, exploiting the opium trade, human trafficking, and systemic coercion to fund its reg...
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| The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan |
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article details the fallout from the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, diplomatic retaliations, and renewed fears of conflict without e...
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| Roast on Permafrost: Arctic Forum and Climate Change |
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Article critiques global climate politics through the lens of the Arctic Forum, warning against greenwashing, hypocrisy by developed nations, and politicization of climate platforms—calling instead fo...
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| History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship |
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Poetic essay reflects on revolution, power, and identity in the Arab world—critiquing authoritarian “guardianship,” glorification of divine rule, and suppression of diversity—while urging humanity to ...
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| Youth, Demand, and Human Trafficking |
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Author examines how demand fuels human trafficking, emphasizing the need for cultural change, comprehensive education, and youth engagement to prevent exploitation and reshape societal norms driving t...
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| (Invisible) Angles of the Cyber World |
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Profile of activist Laila Mickelwait’s global fight against online sex trafficking and exploitation, exposing abuses in the porn industry and advocating for legal reforms to protect vulnerable individ...
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| Don’t Let Austerity Gut the Public Sector Again |
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Article warns against reviving austerity policies, arguing they devastate public services, deepen inequality, and erode state capacity—urging smarter, equity-focused fiscal reforms to safeguard social...
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| Government Reform – Which Has Been Worse – Gore/NPR or Musk/DOGE? |
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Article compares the Clinton-era National Performance Review (NPR) with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, arguing NPR achieved reform with minimal disruption, while DOGE’s chaotic, ideologically driven cut...
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| A Blueprint for Counterinsurgency |
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Author advocates for a population-centric counterinsurgency strategy in Balochistan, emphasizing dialogue, governance reform, and social investment over military force to address root causes and win p...
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| Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence |
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Article explores Mexico’s femicide crisis, highlighting systemic impunity, cultural machismo, and government inaction—while urging reform, public education, and support under new leadership to address...
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| The Hidden Cost of Defense: Why Our Military Budgets Are Draining Public Services |
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Article argues that soaring military budgets are draining funds from essential public services like healthcare and education, urging a redefinition of security that prioritizes societal well-being ove...
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| EU’s defense overhaul: Bold vision, tough reality |
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Analysis critiques von der Leyen’s €800 billion EU defense plan, highlighting its ambitious vision for strategic autonomy while warning of major financial, industrial, and political obstacles to succe...
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| Russia’s Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: A Tool of Statecraft in Africa |
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Article analyzes how Russia uses anti-colonial rhetoric to gain influence in Africa, appealing to Pan-Africanism and framing itself as a historical ally against Western imperialism. By Michael Howard....
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| Pakistan's Counterterrorism Breakthrough: Unveiling the facts behind Sharifullah Arrest |
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Author highlights Pakistan’s arrest of ISIS-K leader Sharifullah as a major counterterrorism success, pushing back against regional propaganda and urging broader cooperation to combat terrorism across...
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| The Historical Case Against Russia and for Ukraine |
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Analysis refutes Putin’s historical claims over Ukraine by tracing Kyiv’s deep-rooted sovereignty, highlighting centuries of cultural identity, resistance to domination, and internationally recognized...
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| The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves |
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Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A...
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| Was Biden’s Economy Worse, or Better, Than Trump 1.0 ? |
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Analysis compares Biden's and Trump's economic records, highlighting Biden’s strong job growth, GDP recovery, and inflation control, but notes communication failures that shaped public perception. By ...
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| Influence and Psychological Operations within the Context of Wargames: Focus on Brazil |
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The presence of influence operations in wargames constitutes this article's central core, covering aspects pertaining to the information environment as well as to cognitive / psychological operations....
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| Book: Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption |
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New book discussing Contexts, Platforms and Data of Anti-Corruption Technologies Worldwide.
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| IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change |
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In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)
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| IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights |
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This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023
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| IA Forum Winter 2022 - Climate Change and Energy |
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This issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces discussing Climate Change and Energy. 03/15/2022
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| The Future of Democracy: In Peril? |
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In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021
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| IA Forum - The Post-Pandemic World |
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In the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world examine aspects of a post-Pandemic globe. 07/21/2020
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| International Affairs Forum: Disinformation/Misinformation & Education |
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The Winter 2020 issue of International Affairs Forum presents an array from contributors, including our Student Award Winner, discussing Disinformation/MIsinformation and Education issues. (0...
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| Special Publication: Food and Water Security |
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Read IA Forum's special publication on Food and Water Security, featuring essays and interviews from global experts. 06/04/2019
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| Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia |
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Information sheet on joint Transparency International and Center for International Relations anti-corruption effort, Transparency Watch.
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