U.S election: a view from across the Pond
The U.S election is just hours away, one which has been described as the closest in history.After months of campaigning and endless debate and speculation,…
Strategic insecurities that persist beyond the LAC
“Mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual sensitivity should remain the basis of our relations”. That’s what Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India reminded his Chinese…
Stranger Things superfans can now stay the night at house featured in the hit TV show
STRANGER Things superfans will get a chance to stay the night at a house featured in the TV show.The exterior was used in the Netflix…
Shigeru Ishiba calls for ‘Asian NATO’. Has the new Japanese PM grossly misread war in Ukraine?
As the war in Ukraine entered its third year, experts in Europe feared a dark future for the region with the prospect of a protracted…
Israel’s Iran reprisal, Middle East destabilized
Early on Saturday, Israel hit Iran with a set of airstrikes, stating it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the 180 missiles that Iran…
Putin’s Failures, Like Hitler, Come from His Misunderstanding of the Balance of Power
President Vladimir Putin has, most likely due to political caution, not made any detailed public predictions on how and why Russia will win the war…
The Rise of the Far Left and Far Right in German Politics
Authors: Jason Wahlang and Saman Ayesha Kidwai*Germany has increasingly been beset with the rise of ‘isms’ due to the extremist narratives promoted by the far-left…
Sudan’s Struggle with Economic Development from Natural Resources
Sudan, a country with immense natural resource wealth, has faced long-standing struggles in utilizing its economic potential due to a combination of geographical challenges, political…
Europe, brace for a potential Trump return to the White House
There was once a day when the U.S.’s close alliance with Europe, enshrined in NATO, rested on the importance of a collective commitment to democratic…
The U.S. Election: Why one Must Vote and Two Major Issues
An interesting phenomenon has emerged in the current US presidential election. Quite a few voters do not like either candidate and therefore do not intend…
The Gulf Monarchies and the Multifaceted Security Challenges They Face
In an era defined by both traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Gulf Arab states face an unprecedented matrix of challenges, from Iran’s military and…
From the Eagle’s Grasp into the Bear’s Embrace: Is the U.S. losing Georgia?
The nation of Georgia will hold national elections on the 26th of October, 2024. The Ruling party Georgia Dream (GD) advocates social conservatism and geopolitical…
Quantum Shadows: The Encryption Crisis
In a stunning event that may redefine the battle for dominance in creating impenetrable security networks, Chinese scientists have cracked a military-strength encryption using a…
Strategies and Operational Art in one Year of Conflict: Israel vs Iran and Proxies
The Israel-Iran rivalry continues since establishment of Israel and the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the…
Why Qatar is United States’s most dependable partner in resolving Gaza Crisis
Qatar has emerged as a crucial ally for the United States in mediating the ongoing Gaza conflict, leveraging its unique position and longstanding relationships to…
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and the…
BRICS and De-dollarization: An Alternative or Potential Disaster?
From October 22 to 24, 2024, a BRICS summit will be held, with a key agenda discussing the potential use of a gold-backed common currency.…
The future of US-China competition in the South China Sea if Trump wins the election
Trump’s approachAsia-Pacific has long been a strategically important region for the United States, a top priority in foreign policy. In 2011, the Obama Administration announced…
The Geopolitical Risks Associated with Technology and it’s Transfer
Probably gone are the days when all great technological innovations used to be an outcome of laziness! Transfer of Technology (ToT) is a mutual process…
Why Arabs Are Wary of an Anti-Iran Alliance
Despite growing Israeli-Arab collaboration, efforts to establish a NATO-like regional security alliance to counter perceived Iranian threats have not come to fruition. Arab nations do…