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“A Government of Laws?”: Not if Trump Continues to Support Putin Crimes Against Ukraine
“A government of laws, and not of men.” -John Adams (1774)
U.S. president Donald J. Trump’s obeisance to Russia’s Vladimir Putin recently escalated to once-unimaginable...
From Claims of Dictatorship to Agreements: The Complicated Relationship Between Trump and Zelenskyy
On February 24, 2022, Russia began its so-called "Special Military Operation." It has been three years since this operation— which has since escalated into...
The first “waves” appear in the South China Sea in early 2025
On February 24, 2025, China launched a live-fire military exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin (as Vietnam calls it), just days after Vietnam announced...
Resource Wars: The Hidden Fuel Behind Most Conflicts
From ancient conquests of land, agricultural products, and trade routes to modern geopolitical struggles for natural gas, oil, and minerals, the control over resources...
The Trump Effect: Recalibrating the Transatlantic Alliance
For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the cornerstone of Western security and prosperity. Rooted in the post–World War II international order, this partnership...
The Hong Men Banquet Reimagined: Trump, Zelensky, and the Trap of Modern Diplomacy
In the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, around 206 BCE, Chinese history recorded one of its most famous political traps—the Hong Men Banquet. Military...
Trump Maximalist Approach and Iran’s Strategic Calculus
Authors: Murad Ali and Dr Rahat Iqbal*
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on President Donald Trump to launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear targets,...
Arctic Showdown: Global Power Struggles & ASEAN’s Stake in the Ice
Historical Context and Evolution of Arctic Geopolitics
As the Arctic ice melts at an unprecedented rate, a new geopolitical chessboard emerges at the top of...
The Consequences Within America of Abandoning Ukraine
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold, the debate over U.S. support for Ukraine has intensified. Many argue that abandoning Ukraine...
Burma War: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Civilian Government Seeks Recognition
Around 80% of the state is now liberated and under the control of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF), which has established civilian governmental...