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Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture
Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture

With the recent terror attacks in Israel as a starting point, this essay focuses on reactions to extreme violence in conflict situations and on how they contribute to mutually exclusive narratives.... Read More...



Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation
Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation

Analyzing strategic arms control in a light of the escalating crisis over Ukraine. By Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Alexandria.  04/21/2022

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Interview with Noam Chomsky: A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Could Unleash Untold Violence
Interview with Noam Chomsky: A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Could Unleash Untold Violence

Noah Chomsky discusses the Ukraine-Russia War and related issues from post-World War II global architecture.  By C.J. Polychronou. (03/11/2022)

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Escalating tension in Russian-Ukrainian relations
Escalating tension in Russian-Ukrainian relations

Examing the history of Russian-Ukrainian tensions.  By Fatma Tawfik. (02/25/2022)

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Public Transportation Uptake  in the Arab Region: Where are the  Private Car Deterrents?
Public Transportation Uptake in the Arab Region: Where are the Private Car Deterrents?

Examining the needs for the Arab region's 'Car Culture' needs to be curbed.  By Elliott J. Neal. (02/23/2022)

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The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera
The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera

Qatar University Mass Communication Department Head, Kamal Hamidou, shares some insights in an interview with Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/20/2022)

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Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil
Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil

Interview with Dr. Itay Gil, a distinguished member of the Israeli Special Forces who is also an internationally renowned expert in security / defense. By Jorge Marinho. (01/10/2022)

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New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?
New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?

What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon   By Manlio Graziano and Mathil... Read More...



Post-War Afghanistan, the US, NATO, and Regional Politics: A Brief Analysis
Post-War Afghanistan, the US, NATO, and Regional Politics: A Brief Analysis

Examining Post-War Afghanistand and the path ahead.  By Sohail Mahmood. (09/02/2021)

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Saigonisation of Afghanistan ?
Saigonisation of Afghanistan ?

Author examines the ongoing withdrawal of the US-NAO troops from Afghanistan, its historical parallels, and geopolitical consequences.  By Tomislav Jakic. (07/12/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security
The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for Indian security.  By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?
Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?

Analyzing the impacts of Great Power Competition between the U.S. and China on developing countries such as Djibouti. By Alexander J. Teynor. (05/04/2021)

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The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration
The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration

The Biden administration plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 2021.  What are the implications?  By Etfa Khurshid Mirza.  (04/22/2021)

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The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Paper examines the Second Intifada and its repercussions. By Yilin Wang. 02/19/2021

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The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit
The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit

Analyis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summitt.  By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 01/22/2021

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On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East
On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Paper provides a historical analysis of Soviet foreign policy in the Middle East.  By Anping Yang. (01/15/21)

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Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever
Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever

Saudi Arabia faces a variety of pressures on its Vision 2030 economic plan.   By Peter J. Whiteneck. (11/17/2020)

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The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question:  Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question: Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State

Paper analyzes the isues facing equal citizenship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Egypt.  By Elio Azar. (11/04/2020)

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Spring 2017 IA Forum - Populism in the Digital Age and Cyber Security

Experts from around the world present their thoughts on Populism in the Digital Age and

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Perceiving Corruption
Perceiving Corruption

Rethinking accountability, revolution and challenging the status quo in Lebanon. By Marie-Christine Ghreichi. 10/17/2020

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Triangularity of Nuclear Arms Control
Triangularity of Nuclear Arms Control

Examining possible implications of China’s involvement in Nuclear Arms talks. By Alexander G. Savelyev. (10/04/2020)

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The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy
The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy

Paper analyzes the impact of the Iranian Revolution on the foreign policy of Egypt.  By Tom Leijnse. (09/22/2020)

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China's Entry into the South Pacific
China's Entry into the South Pacific

Is China’s presence in the South Pacific cause for alarm?  By Bowen Damask. (09/16/2020)

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The Tsar in Tehran: an enduring tactical partnership
The Tsar in Tehran: an enduring tactical partnership

Analysis of the Iran-Russia relationship and its future. By AlbinTouma. (09/14/2020)

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China in Europe: Hit the Belt and Road Jack
China in Europe: Hit the Belt and Road Jack

Article describes the place and significance of the CEE region in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. By Smotrytska Maria. 09/12/2020

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Putin’s Diplomacy: Kalashnikovs and Floral Arrangements
Putin’s Diplomacy: Kalashnikovs and Floral Arrangements

Who is Putin and how to deal with him.  By Madison L. Sargeant. (07/10/2020)

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Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic
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... Read More...



The post-Corona epilogue of an overheated Sino-American relationship
The post-Corona epilogue of an overheated Sino-American relationship

We have a winner; will we have a game-changer too? By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/01/2020.

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Can the West Answer China & Russia’s Challenge to the West’s Claim to Embody Universal Values?
Can the West Answer China & Russia’s Challenge to the West’s Claim to Embody Universal Values?

Does the West have an answer to China and Russia’s challenge to the West’s claim to embody Universal Values?  By Timothy Bovy. (04/21/2020)

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