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Palestinian Terror is Not an Act of Fate
Palestinian Terror is Not an Act of Fate

To makes strides towards peace, Israelis and Palestinians must find balance and acceptance of their respective narratives. By Dr. Alexander Loengaro. (09/19/2023)

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Has the West Ever Wanted Ukraine to Win Its War Against Russia?
Has the West Ever Wanted Ukraine to Win Its War Against Russia?

Author argues that a sustainable solution to the Ukrainian war presumes a radical change in the Western foreign policy regarding it. By Nicola Stoev. (09/01/2023)

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The West’s strategy on Ukraine: with faults despite the good intentions
The West’s strategy on Ukraine: with faults despite the good intentions

Is the level of West assistance to Ukraine adequate? By Dr. Andreas V Georgiou. (08/21/2023)

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The Russia-Ukraine War: An Innovative Solution to an Insoluble Problem
The Russia-Ukraine War: An Innovative Solution to an Insoluble Problem

To break the Russia-Ukraine deadlock and pave the way for a potential resolution, a novel and innovative approach must be considered, allowing each side to claim victory, maintain domestic support,... Read More...



China’s Hostile Takeover of the Current International Order?
China’s Hostile Takeover of the Current International Order?

China’s Acquiescence, Appropriation, and Alternatives strategies and efforts needed to counter them. By Shaarif Sameer. (07/18/2023)

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Why Can't Global Diplomacy or International Law Cannot Stop War in Ukraine?
Why Can't Global Diplomacy or International Law Cannot Stop War in Ukraine?

What are the limitations of global diplomacy and international law in preventing the ongoing war in Ukraine? Author explains. By Paulina Buzaite. (05/23/2023)

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The one-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict boils down to institutionalizing the status quo. Only a two-state solution is desirable.
The one-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict boils down to institutionalizing the status quo. Only a two-state solution is desirable.

Rather than choosing the one-state solution out of pragmatism and leaving Palestinians to a miserable fate, the international community should carry working on the two-state solution. By Adrien Dan... Read More...



Can China Rise Without Reforming its Political System?
Can China Rise Without Reforming its Political System?

What challenges does China face for its development and can they be overcome?  By Beenish Ayub. (04/13/2023)

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Iran-Saudi Peace Deal: Opportunities for Pakistan
Iran-Saudi Peace Deal: Opportunities for Pakistan

The Iran-Saudi rapprochement may provide Pakistan with numerous opportunities.  How so? By Maria Mansab. (04/11/2023)

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Reconsidering the Middle East: The Fate of Generation 1979 and Another Hiatus
Reconsidering the Middle East: The Fate of Generation 1979 and Another Hiatus

‘Generation 1979’ and its influnce on the Middle East's political and social landscape. By Saaq Iqbal. (04/06/2023)

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A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World
A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World

A political sandstorm is imminent in the Arab World, and it is bringing unification, sought-out alliances, reestablishment of ties, and a call to greater peace with it. By Muhammad Abdullah Hamid. ... Read More...



China’s Social Credit System: When Did Fiction Become Reality?
China’s Social Credit System: When Did Fiction Become Reality?

What does possible implementation of the China’s Social Credit System mean?  By Iuri M. Piovezan. (03/20/2023)

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Do Not Report This!: Restrictions on Freedom of Speech in Times of War
Do Not Report This!: Restrictions on Freedom of Speech in Times of War

Author explores "right to have rights" in the context of the Ukrainian conflict and possible repercussion. By Victoria Portnaia. (03/07/2023)

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Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion
Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion

What are the possibilities for Turkish invasion of Syria? By Nivan Bagchi. (01/18/2022)

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Revolutions Reversed
Revolutions Reversed

Reflecting on the Arab Sprint and its impacts. By Damilare Oyebobola. (01/02/2023)

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How China’s Belt and Road Initiative Encourages Mutual Cooperation
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative Encourages Mutual Cooperation

Author argue that the BRI has created mutually beneficial agreements between China and developing nations across the world. By Kaushik Sampath. (10/31/2022) 

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The Personal Dimension in Saudi-U.S. Relations
The Personal Dimension in Saudi-U.S. Relations

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States are largely set by the respective  leaders and the nature of the relationship between them. By Dr. Moran Zaga and Kobby Barda. (10/31/2022)

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The Troubled Waters of Taiwan
The Troubled Waters of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was part of intensifying tensions in the region. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (08/16/2022)

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Can Washington Avert a Thucydides Trap with Beijing?
Can Washington Avert a Thucydides Trap with Beijing?

Is there reasonable cause for concern about the China-US relationship? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (07/30/2022)

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The torture in the next room: the morally and strategically deficient policy response of the West on Ukraine
The torture in the next room: the morally and strategically deficient policy response of the West on Ukraine

Author calls for strong economic pressure against Russia and military support to end the conflict in Ukraine as quickly as possible. By Andreas V. Georgiou. (06/03/2022)

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Misfiring Countermeasures and Declining Deterrence Impact
Misfiring Countermeasures and Declining Deterrence Impact

North Korea's sabre rattling and regional impacts.  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (05/20/2022)

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Climate Change Is Also a Major Casualty of the War in Ukraine
Climate Change Is Also a Major Casualty of the War in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine raises the question, again, why the world fails repeatedly to sets its priorities in the right order. By C.J. Polychroniou. (04/19/2022)

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What is to be done: burning issues for Western democracies regarding Ukraine
What is to be done: burning issues for Western democracies regarding Ukraine

Current key failures by Western democracies to help Ukraine and what's needed to apply pressure on Putin's Russia.  By Dr. Andreas V Georgiou. (04/18/2022)

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Emotions and Unlearnt Lessons – Ukraine and Beyond
Emotions and Unlearnt Lessons – Ukraine and Beyond

Author examines how current events in the Ukrainian-Russian scene are depicted in mainstream Western media, what this teaches us about our way of looking at international affairs, and how we can tr... Read More...



Ukraine Invasion: A Dress Rehearsal for More of the Same Around the Globe
Ukraine Invasion: A Dress Rehearsal for More of the Same Around the Globe

Unless thwarted, the Ukrainian invasion by Russia can offer a blueprint for authoritarian states to seek expansion. By Dr. Andreas V Georgiou. (03/07/2022)

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: The East-West Divide and NATOs Inadequate Strategy
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: The East-West Divide and NATOs Inadequate Strategy

Author argues that the invasion of Ukraine has marked the modern solidification between Western and Eastern Europe and confirms that NATO can’t comprehend Russia or revisionist powers.  By Samuel D... Read More...



President Biden is Right in Staying the Course in Kabul
President Biden is Right in Staying the Course in Kabul

In spite of the recent terrorist bombings in Kabul, President Bident is correct to move forward in Afghanistan. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/28/2021)

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What Next In Afghanistan?
What Next In Afghanistan?

What should be the response to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan?  By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/18/2021)

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Holding Hands Could Make a Baby: China’s Problem with Sex-ed
Holding Hands Could Make a Baby: China’s Problem with Sex-ed

The impact and causes of China's lack of sex education. By Judy (Hexuan) Wang.  (07/26/2021)

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A Static Strategy in a Dynamic World: Expect Israel to Mow the Grass Again
A Static Strategy in a Dynamic World: Expect Israel to Mow the Grass Again

Israel's strategy in Gaza and its implications. By Albin Touma. (07/08/2021)

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