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Thinking the unthinkable: Israeli occupation instead of a ceasefire
A former Israeli hostage negotiator suggests Hamas may be willing to shift the paradigm in Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
The problem is that Israel is not...
The Rise of the Middle Corridor
Perhaps the most famous traveler of all times, Marco Polo, marveled about the vast Asian trading network more than 800 years ago, in particular,...
Socialists still hold “key” position in EU parliament
Notwithstanding the drama in France, where President Macron has responded to Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement Nationale coming first in the European elections by calling an early national...
What impact could the Challenger 3 Tank have on British military capability?
On 18 April 2024, the latest of eight Challenger 3 prototypes rolled off the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) factory production line in Telford,...
Know thy enemy: Understanding China’s worldview
With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea,...
Can Zelenskyy’s Swiss Summit bring peace for Ukraine?
From a surprise visit to Asia’s premier security summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore to hopping on flights bound for Qatar, the Philippines and...
Fostering Peace in Northern Nigeria: Ambassador Carson’s Diplomatic Endeavors
In the sometimes complex landscape of international relations, few challenges demand more nuanced and sustained attention than the pursuit for stability in regions affected...
American and Russian “Firebreaks”: Survival Risks of Asymmetrical Nuclear Doctrine
“Deterrence is not just a matter of military capabilities. It has a great deal to do with perceptions of credibility.”– Herman Kahn, Thinking About...
The Tide of the War in Burma, May 2024
Reporting form the Burma border
The rebels continue to find success due to their resolve and unity across ethnic lines. However, victory remains elusive as...
The millenary tradition of Xi Jinping’s thinking and the China-EU disputes
The 70th anniversary of the promulgation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is a big event for the international community. It is also...