Beyond Old Wars, New Fears: Rethinking Security in a 21st Century World
It is hard to use the pre-modern world as a framework for comprehending the modern world that has led to globalization. Neither WWII nor the…
Hardliners ride high in the Middle East
A recent Lebanese public opinion poll suggests there may be limits to Iran-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah’s restraint in confronting Israel. It also suggests why Iran…
The Complex Dynamics Surrounding the U.S. Naval Task Force in the Red Sea
In a strategic move aimed at ensuring maritime security and stability in the Red Sea region, the United States has established a dedicated task force…
Iran’s self-defence in the new regional and international milieu
The stunning missile and drone strikes on three countries — Syria, Iraq and Pakistan — over a period of 24 hours and Tehran taking the…
How to decolonize minds – Modern Diplomacy
To be treated as equals to the West, the Global South must decolonize its minds What does the Decline of the West mean? – Аndrew…
U.S. Middle East policy has failed
Following Hamas’s brutal massacre of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, Israel’s massive military campaign against the group has brought the Gaza Strip to the brink…
21st Century Chinese Hegemony in the International System
Abstract: The Western European Region has historically sat at the summit of international affairs but was overcome by its own colony, the United States of…
Obedient States of Baltic Region
The White House and Pentagon publicly insist there is no official change in administration policy towards Ukraine – that they still support Ukraine’s aim of…
Frankie Dettori the ‘best of all time’ as he smashes £150,000-a-week earnings mark in USA
FRANKIE DETTORI has been labelled 'the best of all time' after smashing the £150,000-a-week earnings mark in the USA. The legendary rider, 53, has been…
Because of the US, the World is entering ‘the Voldemort of years’
“Politically, 2024 is the Voldemort of years,” reads the latest report issued by Eurasia Group, a US-based global political risk research and consulting firm, cites…
China-US Relations: Let Old Habits Kick in
The new dawn of 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. But nowadays if you take a street…
The West’s Nightmare: How Russia and Hamas are Winning the Geopolitical Wars
The West is losing ground to its rivals as time passes. This is the reality that the US and Europe are facing more than ever.…
Why Biden Ordered the Attack on the Houthis
Since mid-November the Houthis have been launching attacks against shipping in the Red Sea. The US sent a number of AEGIS destroyers to help protect…
Analyzing Biden and Trump Administrations: A Comparative Look at American Foreign Policy
Within the realm of international relations, various theories guide states in shaping and managing their interactions with other countries. This is particularly evident in the…
Gaza Conflict and the Houthi Factor: The Impending Regional War and its Global Consequences
The war in Gaza has been raging for nearly three months, and there seems to be no end in sight. With each passing day, the…
Lai Ching-te and the Challenges Ahead for Taiwan
Securing Presidential victory in one of the major democratic elections this year was just the beginning of what Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has to deal with.…
Escalating Red Sea tensions and citizen boycotts trap US in Catch-22
Increasingly, the United States is caught in a Catch-22 with tension mounting in the Red Sea, Israel maintaining unabated its assault on the Gaza Strip,…
Must ‘Western Civilization’ be synonymous with ‘Decline’?
History shows that we are unlikely to accept decline as a permanent state. If our current ruling class won’t stop it, sooner or later, majorities…
Is It Possible to Predict Sanctions for 2024? Yes, Quite Easily
What will the sanctions policy against Russia be in 2024? Is it possible to predict the priorities of such a policy? Yes, it is quite…
To Infinity and Beyond:The Legal Battleground of Space Warfare
Monumental progress has been made in the exploration of outer space since the launch of Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite, over six decades ago…