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Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short-term election gains over fiscal responsibility have been prioritized, fueling debt and instability. Reforms are needed to safeguard long-term economic stability. By Emma Schoenauer. (08/13/2025) Read More...


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Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Is an attempt being made to alter the people and culture of Jammu and Kashmir? By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (08/12/2025) Read More...


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Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Author argues that the revocation of Article 370 has led to economic repression in Jammu and Kashmir—crippling key sectors, worsening unemployment, and deepening socio-political alienation. By Abdul M... Read More...


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Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Article analyzes China’s Brahmaputra dam as a tool of strategic coercion—contrasting India’s assertive stance toward Pakistan with caution toward Beijing, exposing power-driven inconsistencies in wate... Read More...


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Balancing Power and Principle: Pakistan’s Stakes in Emerging Astropolitics
Balancing Power and Principle: Pakistan’s Stakes in Emerging Astropolitics
Author explores Pakistan’s emerging role in astropolitics—urging responsible satellite governance, diversified partnerships, and development-driven space innovation to balance power with principle.By ... Read More...


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Iraq’s Unfinished War: How Security Gaps Are Fueling Extremist Resurgence
Iraq’s Unfinished War: How Security Gaps Are Fueling Extremist Resurgence
Author warns that Iraq’s fragile security, youth disillusionment, and stalled reforms risk fueling an extremist resurgence—urging renewed local governance and smart international engagement. By Ericka... Read More...


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India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
Author discusses India’s transnational repression tactics targeting U.S.-based critics—arguing they undermine American democratic norms and require urgent legal, diplomatic, and human rights responses... Read More...


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How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
Author explores the evolution of digital taxation—highlighting the OECD’s global reform efforts and stressing the need for fairness, cooperation, and innovation in a digitized economy. By Ramil Abbaso... Read More...


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Nuclear Deterrence for All: Why Global Security Demands Equal Access to Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Deterrence for All: Why Global Security Demands Equal Access to Nuclear Weapons
Author asks whether broader nuclear deterrence—if equitably accessible—could prevent war, challenging conventional non-proliferation logic and exposing global power asymmetries. By Oumar Fofana. (07/2... Read More...


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Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Author critiques India’s Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s use of anti-terror laws—arguing they erode rule of law, suppress dissent, and heighten regional instability in Kashmir.. By Abdul Mussawer Safi... Read More...


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New Crisis Old Game
New Crisis Old Game
Author argues that the war in Ukraine reflects a continuation of Cold War dynamics—urging Americans to confront hard questions about democracy, power, and U.S. global responsibility. By Ryan Reidway. ... Read More...


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Thoughts on Child Education in Gaza
Thoughts on Child Education in Gaza
Author reflects on education issues encountered by children in Gaza. By Christina Cushen. (07/16/2025) Read More...


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Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Article reflects on Burhan Wani’s legacy and the enduring Kashmiri struggle for self-determination—framing it as a resistance to militarization, digital repression, and political disenfranchisement. B... Read More...


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Regional Resolve: Pakistan’s Long-Term Stake in Afghanistan’s Security and Progress
Regional Resolve: Pakistan’s Long-Term Stake in Afghanistan’s Security and Progress
Author highlights Pakistan’s commitment to Afghanistan’s stability. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/10/2025) Read More...


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12 Days War: Iran’s Paradoxical Gains Amid Military Losses
12 Days War: Iran’s Paradoxical Gains Amid Military Losses
Author analyzes the 2025 Iran–Israel 12-day war, arguing that despite military losses, Iran achieved strategic gains—regime consolidation, regional influence, nuclear ambiguity, and strengthened diplo... Read More...


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Pakistan's Constitutional Commitments to Minority Rights in Line with International Norms
Pakistan's Constitutional Commitments to Minority Rights in Line with International Norms
Outlining Pakistan’s constitutional and institutional efforts to protect minority rights—highlighting legal safeguards, inclusive policies, and alignment with international human rights norms. By Abdu... Read More...


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A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
A Marxist Prophecy of Hyper-Industrialist China
China’s hyper-industrial growth risks Marx’s predicted crisis of overproduction and falling profits. To survive, China must reduce its reliance on the US market and dollar dominance. It needs to expan... Read More...


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Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Author warns that assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei would trigger regional chaos, empower extremist groups, destabilize oil markets, and ultimately harm Israeli and global strategic interests. By Dr. I... Read More...


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Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Author explores the Iran–Israel conflict as both geopolitical and spiritual—rooted in prophecy, identity, and history—warning of global consequences unless ideology yields to realism. By Dr. Malik Muh... Read More...


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Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making
Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making
Donald Trump's political persona mirrors Don Quixote's delusional knight-errantry. However, Trump's quixotic fantasies have real-world consequences that threaten democratic institutions and norms. By ... Read More...


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World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
Author condemns the political rehabilitation of violent extremists like al-Julani, warning that legitimizing such figures betrays victims, undermines justice, and endangers global security. By Saad Al... Read More...


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The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...


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The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
Author argues that terrorist groups threaten regional and global stability and imposes complex challenges on both states and peoples. There is an urgent need for action. By Saad Al Halabi. (06/20/2025... Read More...


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A Country Divided by Distance: Why Moving Congo's Capital Could Help Solve Its Never-Ending Crisis
A Country Divided by Distance: Why Moving Congo's Capital Could Help Solve Its Never-Ending Crisis
Author argues that relocating the DRC’s capital to a more central location could strengthen governance, improve crisis response, and bridge the country’s deep east-west divide. By Oumar Fofana Read More...


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The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
Author explores how aging populations worldwide threaten the sustainability of social welfare systems—urging bold, equitable reforms in pensions, healthcare, labor policy, and intergenerational solida... Read More...


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The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...


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Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Article examines Mexico’s unprecedented judicial elections—intended to democratize the judiciary—but warns they risk undermining judicial independence, deepening politicization, and weakening checks o... Read More...


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Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...


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How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
Author explores how extremist groups like the TTP manipulate religious narratives for political aims in Pakistan—exposing how these distortions of Islam fuel violence, foreign alliances, and regional ... Read More...


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The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
Author argues that in today’s interconnected world, fiscal policy coordination is crucial to address challenges like inflation, climate change, debt, and digitalization—emphasizing multilateral framew... Read More...


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