International Law
The Legality of Targeted Killings Through Drone Under IHL
With rapid technological developments, it has become a challenge for IHL to ensure that countries remain in line with and follow applicable laws. The...
Prerequisite for Planetary Survival: The Design of Alternative World Futures
Abstract: This article calls for applying intellectual ingenuity to our planet’s core survival problems: nuclear war; injustice; economic inequality and ecological catastrophe. A necessary...
Realism Behind the Liberal Veil: Is Liberalism in Retreat?
Liberalism, as a theory in international relations, has long emphasized the power of cooperation, institutions, and economic interdependence to mitigate the inherent anarchy of...
The Politicization of Human Rights Must End
Human rights are universally acknowledged as fundamental principles that safeguard human dignity, freedom, and equality. However, their interpretation and application often vary across cultures,...
The Role of Political Leaders in Nuclear Proliferation
It’s always humans who are curious about the tiny details of the universe, and this curiosity of theirs has led to the discovery of...
Lines Crossed or Laws Upheld? Decoding Israel’s Targeted Killing of Nasrallah & International law
“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” - Confucius
Introductory
"Confucius once said, 'Before you embark on a...
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...