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Socioeconomic Equality vs. Billionaire Wealth: Should We Ban the Super-Rich for the Greater Good?
Paper examines whether accumulating billionaire wealth should be controlled. By Kemeng Yao. 06/26/2024
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Mass Incarceration and the Consequences of Disparate Drug-Sentencing

It's time for positive changes in mass incarceration and drug sentencing policies. By Andrew Somple. (05/08/2020)

India’s Pursuit of Next-Generation Airpower: The Case of Golden Horizon ALBM
Author argues India’s pursuit of Israel’s Golden Horizon ALBM strengthens offensive counterforce capabilities, heightens Pakistan’s threat perceptions, and further destabilizes deterrence dynamics in South Asia. By Shah Meer. (05/08/2026)
Why Israel Must Destroy Hezbollah - and Why It Is Squandering the Political Fruits of Doing So
Author argues Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah is strategically necessary but politically undermined by actions that alienate Lebanese Christians, risking long-term instability and weakening post-war outcomes. By Dr. Aaron T. Walter. (05/05/2026)
Navigating an Unpredictable Future: Global Architecture, Energy, and Security
Introductory Keynote by Lily Ong for the GAFG Energy Series. (05/04/2026)
Can India Buy Its Way Out of an Air Force in Crisis?
Author argues India’s heavy investment in fighter jets cannot resolve the Indian Air Force’s crisis, as structural issues—aging fleets, pilot shortages, and weak indigenous capacity—undermine operational readiness. By Muhammad Haseeb Riaz. (05/03/2026)
Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic

Essay describes the international position of the European Union, the United States compare to other powers (China, and Russia) and their idea of solidarity in the time of a pandemic.  By Milos Rastovic. (05/01/2020)

When “Responsible” Stopped Being Enough
Author argues voluntary norms on military AI are no longer sufficient, urging binding rules, verification, and accountability as rapid technological adoption outpaces existing governance frameworks. By Delaney Sparacio. (05/01/2026)
Pakistan’s Chronic Debt Crisis Structural Drivers of Loan Dependence
Author argues Pakistan’s recurring debt crises stem from structural economic weaknesses—low exports, weak taxation, and governance failures—locking the country into cycles of IMF dependence and fiscal instability. By Muhammad SheharYar Khan. (04/29/2026)
Navigating an Unpredictable Future: Global Architecture, Energy, Security
Talk by former OPEC Secretary-General on the looming crisis triggered by still unsettled Iran war. By Adnan Shihab-Eldin. (04/24/2026)
Clicks vs Credibility: Social Media, Traditional Media, and the Future of Trust in the Digital Age
Authors argue social media’s speed challenges traditional journalism’s credibility, emphasizing media literacy and hybrid information consumption as essential to restoring public trust in the digital age. By Muhammad Adan Nisar and Arooba Sultan. (04/21/2026)
Epic Stupidity: Trump’s Senseless War against the Pope
Editorial argues Trump’s confrontation with the Vatican ignores the enduring power of moral authority, revealing how ideological zeal and strategic miscalculation can weaken U.S. global influence. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (04/16/2026)
When Geography Breaks: GCC Aviation in an Era of Corridor Instability
Article argues Middle East airspace instability threatens the Gulf hub aviation model, forcing carriers to prioritize resilience, adaptability, and network diversification over geographic advantage. By Rehan van Tonder. (04/21/2026)
A Climate Secure Future, Transitioning from Traditional Defense to Ecological Resilience
Author argues climate change is Pakistan’s foremost security threat, urging a shift from traditional defense toward ecological resilience, human security, and climate-adaptive policy planning. By Muhammad Bilal Khan. (04/15/2026)
Strategic Effects of Conventional Weapons
Article argues advanced conventional weapons now produce strategic effects below the nuclear threshold, blurring deterrence boundaries and demanding new arms-control frameworks for non-nuclear strategic capabilities. By Shah Meer. (04/11/2026)
The South Asian Factor in the Iran War
Article argues the Iran war is reshaping South Asian alignments, with Pakistan mediating amid competing ties to the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia, heightening regional instability risks. By Mariam Qureshi. (04/06/2026)
Indian Test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket 120: Impact on Future Conflicts in South Asia
Article argues India’s Pinaka LRGR-120 enhances limited-war capabilities below the nuclear threshold, compressing response time and increasing miscalculation risks in South Asia’s fragile deterrence environment. By Zeeshan Hyder. (04/04/2026)
Navigating Courtrooms in the era of AI: Towards Equitable International Litigation and Arbitration
Article argues AI can enhance efficiency in international litigation and arbitration, but equitable justice requires transparency, accountability, and human oversight to prevent algorithmic bias and preserve institutional trust. By Ria Pillar. (04/03/2026)
Crisis Without Borders: Leadership and Communication in a Fragmented World
Article argues transboundary crises demand integrated leadership and communication systems, urging Global South institutions to professionalize crisis management to prevent fragmentation, preserve legitimacy, and strengthen resilience. By Dr. Pablo Cruz. (04/01/2026)
The US-Israeli War on Iran: First Month Comprehensive Report on Political Dynamics
Timeline and analysis of the Iran War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/01/2026)
The Perpetual Failure Machine called International Relations and I am still here, unfortunately:(
Author presents satirical look at International Relations studies. By Manashjyoti Karjee. (04/01/2026)
From Welfare to Warfare
Editorial argues the 2026 U.S.–Iran war reflects a prior shift from welfare to militarization, exposing how defense spending choices undermine public well-being and fuel avoidable geopolitical conflict. By Hammad Mubarak Bhatti. (04/07/2026)
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Pivot: Navigating War and a Fading Security Umbrella
Author argues Saudi Arabia is recalibrating toward multi-alignment as U.S. credibility erodes in the Iran war, signaling a shift toward a more autonomous West Asian security order. By Obaidurrahman Mirsab. (04/07/2026)
Book review: Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust and Emerging Renaissance
Review of Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust and Emerging Renaissance (Edward A. Friedman). By RO Hafsa Azam. (04/13/2026)
Deterrence, Not Aggression: Debunking Tulsi Gabbard’s Claims on Pakistan’s Missile Ambitions
Author argues Pakistan’s missile modernization is India-focused deterrence—not a U.S.-directed threat—challenging claims that its capabilities signal offensive strategic ambitions beyond South Asia. By Hammad Mubarak Bhatti. (03/25/2026)
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