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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...
MORENA’s Triumph: Sheinbaum’s Election and the Implications for Mexico’s Democracy
Yesterday, Mexico held pivotal elections that resulted in Claudia Sheinbaum becoming the country's first female president. Voters also elected numerous state governors, mayors, and...
New Middle East Strategy: Creating Order through War and Chaos
On July 25, 2006, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Israel-Lebanon conflict, the then US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, articulated a vision for...
Unravelling the Tangled Threads of the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip has dragged on with no real sign of resolution. Despite international calls for both sides to stop...
Israel Faces Diplomatic Isolation if it Loses the Battle to Control the Narrative
In November last year, I predicted that Israel would struggle to maintain an advantage in narrative warfare the longer combat operations in Gaza lasted....
Room for optimism despite recent upturn in tensions in Taiwan Strait
A former government minister in Taiwan has voiced concern about China’s recent military exercises against the island which has sent shockwaves throughout the world.
At...
Together to Victory: How the Belarusian Democratic Forces Support Ukraine and Why it Matters
Four years after the stolen 2020 Belarusian election, the outcome of the war in Ukraine is the greatest variable affecting the future of democracy...
King Abdullah of Jordan caught between a rock and a hard place
Jordan's King Abdullah is caught between a rock and a hard place. Hamas and its regional supporters, as well as Israeli politicians and vigilantes,...