Finland’s ‘equal opportunity’ military conscription is not a win for young people or Europe’s defence
Conscription is a cancer. Defence policy is on Europe’s minds given events in Ukraine, the Middle East and the South China Sea. There is...
Conflict in The Northern Syria: What is Next for The Syrian Kurds?
December 8. A historic day for the Syrian people. The long 53 years rule of the Assad family had come to an end. The...
Syria’s Past, Present, and Future: A Call for Unity and Stability
Syria, a land steeped in history and cultural richness, has long been a pivotal player in the Middle East. Situated at the crossroads of...
The New Cold War Dilemma: Australia’s Struggle as a Middle Power in the Indo-Pacific
The rivalry between the US and China is labelled as the 21st century “Cold War” due to its complicated nature, ideological discordance, technology competition,...
Indonesia’s Pragmatic Military Diplomacy
Indonesia recently embarked on simultaneous military exercises with two nations on opposite ends of the geopolitical spectrum: Russia and Australia. These drills, held under...
From Rice Fields to Silicon Valleys: Vietnam’s Twin Transition in Action
Vietnam, a country traditionally known for its vast rice fields and agricultural exports, is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age...
Dehumanizing Human Beings in Gaza: The Devastating Impact of war on Palestinian Health
Each individual’s health is influenced by a complex interplay of biological and social factors that shape its personal growth. When political stability is highly...
Tehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian...
Latin America Is About to Gain More U.S. Attention Than It Has Received in Three Decades… Is That Good?
After decades of limited engagement, Latin America is regaining prominence in U.S. foreign policy, driven by mounting challenges such as immigration crises, escalating drug...
Combining Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly and South Africa’s TRC for an Effective Reparative Justice Model
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa is one of the most well-known reparative justice bodies. However, since its creation in 1996, many...