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The Gulf Monarchies and the Multifaceted Security Challenges They Face
In an era defined by both traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Gulf Arab states face an unprecedented matrix of challenges, from Iran’s military...
From the Eagle’s Grasp into the Bear’s Embrace: Is the U.S. losing Georgia?
The nation of Georgia will hold national elections on the 26th of October, 2024. The Ruling party Georgia Dream (GD) advocates social conservatism and...
Unpacking the Energy Transition – Economic and Geopolitical Dimensions
The term “energy transition” reflects only a subset of the broader global economic upheavals. The transition is fundamentally economic, with direct effects on the...
Israel, Iran and Nuclear Deterrence: What Happens “Where There Is No Common Power”
Special to Modern Diplomacy
Abstract: Israel and Iran remain poised for a multi-level war. Such conflict could become nuclear even if Iran were to remain...
QUAD- Not a Rhetoric, is ‘Here to Stay’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the QUAD Leaders’ summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 along with his counterparts from the United States, Japan,...
Quantum Shadows: The Encryption Crisis
In a stunning event that may redefine the battle for dominance in creating impenetrable security networks, Chinese scientists have cracked a military-strength encryption using...
Iran’s Threat to Azerbaijan’s Critical Energy Infrastructure
Iranian leaders have increased their belligerent rhetoric following the 1 October attack in which the Islamic Republic fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel. ...
The Volatile Prices of Crude Oil Amid the Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire
Crude oil has long been regarded as the lifeblood of the global economy, with its price fluctuations having profound effects on industries, nations, and...
Indifference in the Face of Power: Russia’s Apathy Toward Both Putin’s Reign and His Fall
In recent years, Russian society has become increasingly atomized, characterized by widespread political apathy and disillusionment. This societal disintegration is a product of a...
Navigating a “challenging and difficult” path towards democracy
Back in 2022, I participated regularly in meetings and interactions with constitutional scholars and governance experts from countries all around the world, including EU...