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Mon. April 28, 2025

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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 reg... Read More...

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Influence and Psychological Operations within the Context of Wargames: Focus on Brazil

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.... Read More...

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Trump's War

The recent clash between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky unsettles not only the international balance but also the internal stability of the United States. By Prof. Manlio Graziano... Read More...

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Turkey’s Drone Policy

Paper provides analysis of the use of drones by Turkey in its regional security policy. By Francesco Stuffer. (01/30/2025) Read More...

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How can the U.S. sanctions on Pakistan's ballistic missile impact South Asian stability?

Author arguest that sanctions will create a strategic imbalance in South Asia that can fuel intense conflicts. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (01/07/2024) Read More...

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How to Cripple Proxy Militias: Lessons From the Recent IDF Operations

In recent months, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has launched a combined arms campaign against two of the most powerful Iranian proxy militias. Author explores what can be learned for battling proxy ... Read More...

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Shattered Aspirations: The Weaponization of Baloch Women by Extremists

Ensuring stability and empowering women in Balochistan in essential to control their weaponization. By Noor Ul Huda Atif. (12/05/2024) Read More...

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Room for Anymore? New Members and Collaboration in the AUKUS Partnership

Author examines the AUKUS agreement, the potential for the expansion of members, and collaboration with external nations. By Lachlan Forster. (08/02/2024) Read More...

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The Blue Frontier: Enhancing Maritime Awareness between South Korea and Europe in Indo-Pacific

Overview of Maritime Awareness in the Indo-Pacific. By Mahnoor Safeer. (07/05/2024) Read More...

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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change

Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi... Read More...

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Si vis pacem, para bellum? Europe's Shifting Security Landscape

In this article from our Winter 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Andriy Korniychuk analyzes European security... Read More...

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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change

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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Anti-Taliban Resistance: A Renewed Wave of Insurgency and Regional Diplomacy

Author explores internal resistance against the Taliban within Afghanistan as well as the future of what regional diplomacy might look like for the Taliban, including with China.By Joshua Bowes. (0... Read More...

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Echoes of the Thatcher’s Nuclear Deterrence Narratives

Prime Minister Sunak's recent statement about nuclear deterrence echoes the words of Margaret Thatcher. By Dr. Alexander Kostyuk. (02/18/2024)

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The State of Cyber Defense Cooperation in ASEAN

Analysis of the current state of cyber defense cooperation in ASEAN. By Gavin Harris. (02/01/2024)

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Rapid Geopolitical Chess: a Nuclear Deterrence and the War in Ukraine

Author examines nuclear deterrence and the war in Ukraine. By Dr. Alexander Kostyuk. (12/28/2023)

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Does Geopolitical Deterrence Still Explain the Development of the War in Ukraine and is it Enough for the Post-War Security of Europe?

Does geopolitical deterrence explain the war in Ukraine? What has the war mean for European security and NATO? By Alexander Kostyuk, PhD, DBA. (12/14/2023)

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Examining Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Conflict

Examining the still-present threat of nuclear conflict and stockpiles. By Anusua Ganguly. (11/15/2023)

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The U.S. Should Push to Disband the RSF Militia

Author argues for action by the US in the Sudanese war and have the RSF militia disbanded. By Mohamed Suliman. (10/23/2023)

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Hamas Attack on China

Ramifications of the Hamas attack on Israel extend geopolitically around the world. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (10/09/2023)

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Foreign Influence and Academic Espionage: Portugal's University of Lisbon Perspective

This article focuses on the issue of foreign influence / interference and academic espionage. As part of the fight against this issue, under a political dimension, this piece presents a few counter... Read More...

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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 Loengarov. (09/19/2023)

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The RSF Militia Can't Play Any Political Role

Author argues the RSF militia can't play any political role in Sudan. By Mohamed Suliman. (08/31/2023)

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Would Artificial Intelligence change the basis of strategy?

Essay analyzes how AI affects the basis of strategy. By Nitin Menon.(08/09/2023)

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Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute

Analysis of challenges and efforts by ASEAN members toward regional diplomacy and dispute resolution in the South China Sea dispute. By Poornima Vijaya. (07/25/2023)

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Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins

Politicians from a given country can be the targets of influence operations directly or indirectly conducted by adversary states, by turning to various instruments such as the media and lobbying fi... Read More...

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Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade

Exploring the impact of the Taliban's opium ban on the humanitarian crisis, regional security and global ramifications. By Matthew Fessick. (07/17/2023)

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