Reforming the International Order: Towards a New Humanitarian Paradigm
As the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held this week, the current global landscape is marked by profound uncertainty and...
One Planet, One Humanity: A Final Reminder
“If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” -Yogi Berra
It may still sound silly and “unrealistic,” but acknowledging global “oneness” represents humankind’s only plausible...
The Role of Middle Powers in Shaping a Multipolar World Order
The international system is undergoing a dramatic shift from an American-dominated unipolar world to a more intricate and sophisticated multipolar order. The establishment of...
Balance of Threat Vs. Balance of Power in Geopolitics
Since centuries, formal alliances had been a part of international relations reflecting absolute intentions of states to partners as well as adversaries. To critically...
The Role of Communication Networks in the Transnational Spread of Ethnic Conflict
More and more people discuss the relation between the interconnection of the communication networks and the ethnic conflict on the international level. With technology,...
Cultivating a Culture of Peace, UN Observance to International Peace Day
Despite the global call to peace, some world and state actors view peace through different lenses. The varieties of perspectives significantly impact the global...
Harmonising Private International Law and Children’s Constitutional Rights in Verhoeven v. France
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) pronounced in the Verhoeven v. France case on March 28, 2024 (application no. 19664/20) that Ms Verhoeven,...
The United Nations’ Diplomacy and The World Conflicts
The United Nations (UN) is a testament and foundation of global cooperation where peace is possible for all. As the one and only biggest...
The Current Potential of BRICS in Challenging Western Hegemony
The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a significant geopolitical and economic coalition with the potential to challenge Western...
An interview with Ronald Hatto: Are peacekeeping operations still relevant?
With increasing armed conflicts rising in different parts of the globe and the United Nations each time being more indecisive about who to help...