New Rulers of Syria and the Challenges of Building a State
What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in...
Navigating the Complexities of North Korea’s Diplomacy: Internal Dynamics and Regional Influences
North Korea, officially known as “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea” has historically been the center point of diplomatic and security concerns in the...
After The Syrian Collapse: Terrorism, Ecstasy And “Metaphysical Fear”
ABSTRACT: Following Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s recent fall, a changing configuration of jihadi terror groups will seek power and influence. Wittingly or unwittingly, these...
Ballots, Bullets, and Betrayal: How South Africa Sold Out Mozambique’s Revolution
Mozambique, once a symbol of post-colonial resilience and revolutionary potential, now finds itself at a perilous crossroads. Political instability, amplified by the aftermath of...
How Syria Fell and What’s Next for Iran’s Axis of Resistance
The recent downfall of the Assad regime in Syria sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. When Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
‘Weaponisation of Starvation’: The Failing of International Humanitarian Law in Sudan’s War
“Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today,” experts selected by the United Nations Human Rights...
ASEAN-Australia Strategic Partnership: Who Benefits More?
Abstract: The ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) offers a significant opportunity to enhance the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. This strategic partnership...
On Palestine: Modern-Day Colonialism That Sheds Light on the Universality of Moral Relativism
Early October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters seized villages along Israel’s southern border with Gaza. The strike—according to official Israeli numbers—killed at least 1,139 individuals...
South Africa’s G20 Chairmanship: Unique Opportunity for Optimizing Economic Partnership With Africa
The Group of 20 (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It works...
Prabowo’s Indirect Election Proposal Reveals Deeper Issue in Indonesian Politics
Indonesia’s 2024 simultaneous general elections and regional elections are finally over. After the dust slowly settles, an issue deep-rooted within Indonesian politics is yet...