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Words matter
They have consequences, whether uttered by government officials, members of parliament, military commanders, religious figures, activists, or pundits.
Words become part of a battle of...
Turkey’s Foreign Policy Activism in the Middle East – Strategic Partnership with Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a roll, highlighting Turkey’s (Türkiye) standpoint and increasing initiative in regional affairs, at a crucial time for...
The Brown soldiers on the Russian frontline
‘Treated like dogs.’
These were the words used by Ganesh to describe the conditions that Nepalis fighting in Donetsk were being subjected to. Ganesh, a...
The DPRK’s Carrot and Stick
In the first months of 2024, the Korean Peninsula became a hot spot in East Asia. The North Korean extended tests and live rounds...
The Middle East totters on the edge of a cliff
Multiple overt and covert wars have pushed the Middle East to the edge of a cliff.
Increased tension between Iran and Israel complicates efforts to...
Japan’s Growing Imports of Weapons:Facing a New Threat Matrix
According to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Japan’s arms imports surged by 155% in the 2019-2023 period compared to...
Elevation of France as Major Arms Exporter in the World Causes and Implications
The global arms trade has long been a subject of scrutiny and debate, with its impacts reverberating across geopolitical landscapes. In recent years, significant...
European Parliament Election Unlikely to Answer the Question of Europe
The European Parliament is 45 this year.
In 1979 the first direct election of MEPs took place. It has many distinguished current and former members...
German Chancellor’s China visit may have far reaching impact
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent visit to China marked a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two nations. During his meeting with...
Enforcing Humanity: The Struggle to Uphold International Law in Conflict
International Humanitarian Law or IHL is a treaty that focuses on humanitarian aspects in time of armed conflicts. IHL is considered as the law...