Security & Conflict
Ransomware in the Digital Realm
The morning of May 7, 2021—a day that should have been like any other—suddenly turned catastrophic for countless Americans. The reason? A major fuel...
Russia – Ukraine War: A Threat to Nuclear Security
The Russia-Ukraine conflict that has been going on since 2014(after the Russian annexation of Crimea) has recently intensified into war. The roots of that...
Prediction of World War 3 and Its Global Impact
Following World Wars I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945), World War III (WWIII or WW3), commonly referred to as the Third World War, is a...
The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century – Book Review
Moisés Naím’s book titled The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats are Reinventing Politics in the 21st Century, examines the way autocratic leaders use democratic...
Uncovering the World of Transnational Organized Crime
The international criminal underworld could be a multibillion-dollar business that dwarfs the gross domestic product of the many countries... it's a world of shadows, wherever the rule of law could be a mere suggestion. multinational gangland (TOC) has become a pervasive and...
India’s Naval Modernization Plan: Implications for China, Pakistan and Regional Stability
In the last few years, there have been the acceleration of India’s naval and strategic modernization, reflecting its long-term ambitions and interests vested in...
Rethinking Counterterrorism: Has the War on Terror Made the World Safer?
In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in September 2001, when everything was going like any other typical day. Suddenly time seemed to...
Nuclear Escalation Doctrine: Impact of American and Russian “Firebreaks” on Israel’s Security
The conceptual and historical background
Soon, Israel will need to make critical decisions on launching preemptive strikes against Iran. Such non-nuclear defensive actions – expressions...
The Proliferation of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons: An Overview
Space, often regarded as the final frontier, is now a highly contested domain. Over the decades, its significance has grown exponentially, particularly in the...
Islamic Extremism in Nigeria: The Root Cause of Boko Haram Insurgency
A bright 16-year-old girl, Efe walked with purpose to her school in Chibok, fueled by a burning desire to become a doctor and heal...