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The War Comes Home at the Pump
The War Comes Home at the Pump
Author analyzes how conflict with Iran drives fuel inflation at home, arguing that geopolitical escalation imposes rising economic costs on American households and workers. By Ervin Hoskins Read More...


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Europe and China: partners and rivals on the world scene, who will drive global growth in the future?
Europe and China: partners and rivals on the world scene, who will drive global growth in the future?
Authors examine the structural strengths and challenges of both economies, the growing trade imbalances between them, and the increasing strategic competition in sectors such as electric vehicles, sem... Read More...


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After the Model Race: Why AI’s Next Frontier Is Physical Execution
After the Model Race: Why AI’s Next Frontier Is Physical Execution
Poetic analysis arguing that AI’s next competitive frontier lies in embodied intelligence, where real-world deployment across infrastructure, logistics, and public systems will define lasting technolo... Read More...


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Is Red-Tagging Undermining the Philippines’ Leadership in ASEAN?
Is Red-Tagging Undermining the Philippines’ Leadership in ASEAN?
Analysis of how “red-tagging” in the Philippines may undermine democratic governance, civil society, and the country’s credibility as a leader within ASEAN. By Tommaso Franco. Read More...


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Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump
Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump
Author's proposal argues that, whenever circumstances permit, governments contemplating the use of nuclear weapons should publicly explain their reasoning, disclose the conditions under which peaceful... Read More...


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Iran’s retaliatory ballistic missile attack on Israel will give a new shape to this war
Iran’s retaliatory ballistic missile attack on Israel will give a new shape to this war
Author examines how retaliatory strikes, competing strategic objectives, and regional power dynamics could reshape the trajectory of the Iran war and prospects for peace. By Sanjay Turi. (06/12/2026) Read More...


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AI-Native Order
AI-Native Order
A poetic exploration of “AI-native order,” arguing that society should redesign institutions, governance, and infrastructure around AI’s strengths rather than simply using AI to improve outdated syste... Read More...


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Iran War: Trump’s Market Manipulation Strategy and ‘Substandard’ Economic Aspect
Iran War: Trump’s Market Manipulation Strategy and ‘Substandard’ Economic Aspect
Critique of the political economy of the Iran conflict, arguing that market volatility, war-related uncertainty, and geoeconomic strategies may disproportionately benefit elites while imposing broader... Read More...


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Afghanistan's Justice System Was Never Going to Look Like Ours
Afghanistan's Justice System Was Never Going to Look Like Ours
Why two decades of Western legal reform failed, and what a hybrid model could offer instead. By Zainab Imran. (06/04/2026) Read More...


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Greenland is not America’s Arctic Shortcut
Greenland is not America’s Arctic Shortcut
Critique of U.S. Arctic policy, arguing that Greenland should be treated as a political partner with agency rather than merely a strategic asset in great-power competition.By Jennifer. (06/05/2026) Read More...


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Boom and Bust: The Fragility of California’s Tax System
Boom and Bust: The Fragility of California’s Tax System
Examination of California’s tax system, exploring how reliance on high-income earners creates fiscal volatility and challenges the sustainability of ambitious public policies.By Manuel Grajeda III. (0... Read More...


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River Networks, International Norms, and the Disputes
River Networks, International Norms, and the Disputes
Author examines transboundary river governance, highlighting the Indus Waters Treaty, international water law, and the challenges of balancing cooperation and national interests.By Nazish Mehmood Read More...


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When Sexual Orientation Enters Politics: The Cost of Ad Hominem in Indonesia
When Sexual Orientation Enters Politics: The Cost of Ad Hominem in Indonesia
Author examining how ad hominem politics in Indonesia distracts from governance, fuels stigma, and reshapes public discourse around identity and leadership. By Andrean Sangabie Sancaya. (05/18/2026) Read More...


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The Green Transition in an Unequal World
The Green Transition in an Unequal World
Analysis of how the global green transition, while essential for sustainability, may deepen social and economic inequalities without inclusive policies and international support..By Shuga Kozhageldi. ... Read More...


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The Dhaka–Islamabad Doctrine Against Narcotics
The Dhaka–Islamabad Doctrine Against Narcotics
Author argues the Pakistan–Bangladesh anti-narcotics pact marks a pragmatic shift toward regional security cooperation, combining intelligence-sharing and joint enforcement to combat rising synthetic ... Read More...


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We Are Using AI in the Wrong Way
We Are Using AI in the Wrong Way
Poetic essay argues AI is being misused to intensify surveillance and control, when its real potential lies in designing systems that reduce friction, guide behavior, and minimize the need for enforce... Read More...


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Preventing Malevolent AI Usage while Embracing Economic Progress
Preventing Malevolent AI Usage while Embracing Economic Progress
Author argues governments should combine regulation with economic incentives to curb harmful AI misuse, balancing innovation and competitiveness with safeguards against disinformation and deepfake man... Read More...


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Can the Iran-U.S. Truce Survive the Region’s Next Crisis?
Can the Iran-U.S. Truce Survive the Region’s Next Crisis?
Author argues the Iran–U.S. truce remains fragile because it rests on necessity rather than trust, requiring clearer crisis-management mechanisms to prevent future regional escalation. By Ervin Hoskin... Read More...


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India’s Pursuit of Next-Generation Airpower: The Case of Golden Horizon ALBM
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 ... Read More...


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Iran’s 14 Points Proposal to Washington
Iran’s 14 Points Proposal to Washington
Author argues Iran’s 14-point proposal seeks not just a ceasefire but a restructuring of U.S.–Iran relations, linking peace to sanctions relief, regional security, and recognition of Iranian influence... Read More...


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Why Israel Must Destroy Hezbollah - and Why It Is Squandering the Political Fruits of Doing So
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-w... Read More...


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Can India Buy Its Way Out of an Air Force in Crisis?
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 operatio... Read More...


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When “Responsible” Stopped Being Enough
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. B... Read More...


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Pakistan’s Chronic Debt Crisis Structural Drivers of Loan Dependence
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... Read More...


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Clicks vs Credibility: Social Media, Traditional Media, and the Future of Trust in the Digital Age
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 ... Read More...


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A Climate Secure Future, Transitioning from Traditional Defense to Ecological Resilience
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 Muha... Read More...


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Epic Stupidity: Trump’s Senseless War against the Pope
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 ... Read More...


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Strategic Effects of Conventional Weapons
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 strateg... Read More...


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The South Asian Factor in the Iran War
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 Qure... Read More...


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Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Pivot: Navigating War and a Fading Security Umbrella
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 Mi... Read More...


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