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Negating Nuclear Bluff
The war of words between India and Pakistan’s militaries prove that both South Asian nuclear states are intertwined in a traditional security competition. Indian...
Optical Missile Tracking Systems and Minimum Credible Deterrence
There was a time in human history when nuclear technology was the “it” technology; no one could imagine anything beyond it. The destruction and...
The Selective Policy of Great Powers in the Non-Proliferation Regime
The threat of nuclear proliferation varies greatly depending on a country’s political relationship with the proliferators- Matthew Kroenig
When the gun is in the hand...
The Deep State Misdiagnosed: How the US Strategically Influences Global Power
This piece explores the controversial thesis that the United States strategically and consistently maneuvers against the emergence of regional hegemons across the globe. Whether...
China’s alignment with Russia is a fait accompli
Authors: Wang Li & Nodir Boboev
Since 1992 when the former Soviet Union was dissolved, China and Russia have moved to each other more closely...
Modi’s Policies are downgrading India’s Major-Power Ambition in the International System
India’s aspiration toward achieving a ‘major power’ status will only be achieved with the possibility of building a strong economy not being a contested...
Strategic Stabilization: A Window of Opportunities for Russia and the U.S.
Despite the belligerent nuclear statements by Russia and the U.S. in the first quarter of 2018, the configuration of a possible future for the...
Trump Meets the Baltics
Donald Trump welcomed the heads of Baltic states to the White House this week. It was supposed to be a celebration of their centennials...
Russia-Turkey: The Interdependent Relationship Shaped by Energy or a Deeper Friendship?
Prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the deepening relationship between Russia and Turkey showed itself in the first agreement designed to enhance...
Turkey – EU: Waiting for Godot
Turkey has been applying for the EU membership since 1987 when Turgut Ozal, the 8th President of Turkey submitted an application. But until today,...