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90 Minutes in The Wild West

By Sam Ward.

Keeping Nuclear Arms Control Alive

Overview of the nuclear arms strategic disarmament between the U.S. and USSR.  From former member of the Soviet negotiating team on START and SALT talks, Alexander Savelyev.  (06/24/2019)

 

The Escalation of the Balochistan Insurgency: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
Author analyzes the deepening Balochistan insurgency in Pakistan, urging political dialogue, economic inclusion, and human rights reforms for a sustainable resolution. By Tabish Munir. (05/05/2025)
Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them
Author argues that budget surpluses should be used to reduce public debt—building long-term resilience over short-term political gain—drawing on global examples and economic theory. By Ramil Abbasov. (05/05/2025)
What Happens If ASEAN Bloc Starts Taxing Each Other? A Prediction and Solution Using the Polluter Pays Principle
essay urges ASEAN to replace weak voluntary environmental agreements with enforceable penalties, using the Polluter Pays Principle to tackle transboundary haze and pollution. By Qarmila Qiasatina. (05/04/2025)
The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The tourist attack in Kashmir has reignited Indo-Pak tensions, jeopardizing the Indus Waters Treaty and highlighting urgent climate and water security risks for both nations. By Khizra Mushtaq. (05/03/2025)
India-Pakistan Current Tensions and the Issue of Kashmir: Next Steps for Resolving the Simmering Dispute?
Brief concerning heightened tensions after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/03/2025)
Setting the Precedent Right
Author presenst case for an optimistic view of the current international order. By Zac Knapp. (05/02/2025)
Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal
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
Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
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 counterterrorism efforts to de-escalate rising tensions. By Harsa Kakar. (05/01/2025)
From Disruption to Regulation: Rethinking AI’s Role in Society
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)
The Gang of Anti-Globalists
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 global growth, lifted millions from poverty, and shaped modern economic interdependence. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (04/30/2025)
Media Freedom at a new Crossroads? A Shared Responsibility in the Digital Age
Policy proposal on Media Technology Freedom and Protection made by the United Nations Undersecretary General (aD). By Nora Wolf. (04/28/2025)
Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation Policy: Addressing a Growing Humanitarian Challenge
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 populations and preserve human rights. (04/29/2025)
Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration
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 to recognize and assist climate-displaced populations. By Braden Galbert. (04/29/2025)
Pakistan extended an olive branch to Afghanistan in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul despite persisting issues
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 and TAPI as crucial to future stability. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (04/28/2025)
The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan
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 external mediation to resolve the Kashmir dispute. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/25/2025)
The Taliban: From Ideological Insurgents to Organized Crime Syndicate
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 regime and maintain control over Afghanistan. By Jenna Ellis.(04/25/2025)
Roast on Permafrost: Arctic Forum and Climate Change
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 for inclusive, honest, and cooperative environmental action. By Lily Ong. (04/23/2025)
Global Commons and Collective Action: Sustainable Strategies for Managing Global Public Goods
Paper explores sustainable strategies for managing global public goods and commons, advocating market-based incentives, legal frameworks, and international cooperation to address environmental degradation and promote long-term human and ecological welfare. By Dr. Muzammil Ahad Dar and Dr. Shahnawaz Qadri. (04/22/2025)
History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
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 embrace freedom, plurality, and historical transformation. By Saad Al Halabi. (04/22/2025)
(Invisible) Angles of the Cyber World
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 individuals. By Jehanie Milky Nagon. (04/21/2025)
Youth, Demand, and Human Trafficking
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 the trafficking economy. By Alice Codispoti. (04/21/2025)
Don’t Let Austerity Gut the Public Sector Again
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 and economic resilience. By Ramil Abbasov. (04/19/2025)
How Pakistan Preserves Sikh Identity and Religious Heritage in the 21st Century
Article highlights Pakistan’s efforts to preserve Sikh religious heritage and promote interfaith harmony through cultural diplomacy, religious tourism, and inclusive policies—strengthening its image as a regional leader in minority rights. By Mussawer Safi. (04/19/2025)
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