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The Erosion of Global Nuclear Order
The mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with the escalating conflict in the Middle East sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack, have...
Weaponized Justice: Patterns of Repression in Russia
The Kremlin’s manipulation of Russia’s criminal justice system stands as a cornerstone of its strategy to suppress dissent, consolidate power, and maintain authoritarian control....
Trump’s China policy: What to expect
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi while speaking at a symposium stated: “We hope that the new US administration will make the right choices, meet...
Russia’s Farewell to BRICS Chairmanship
Popularly referred to as BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and with the newly joined members (Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and...
Indonesia’s Pragmatic Military Diplomacy
Indonesia recently embarked on simultaneous military exercises with two nations on opposite ends of the geopolitical spectrum: Russia and Australia. These drills, held under...
Tehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian...
From Georgia with Malice: Russia’s Blueprint for State Capture
Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections offered a front-row seat to the erosion of democratic values. As a long-term election observer for the International Republican Institute...
Assad’s Collapse: The Ineffectiveness of Russian Support in Securing Syria’s Government
In the early hours of Sunday, on December 8th, opposition forces in Syria announced that Damascus had broken free of the control of the...
Employment of FPV Drones in Russia-Ukraine War: Lessons and Future Outlook
Russia-Ukraine war can be characterized by the rapid and wide scale adaptation of newer military technology and tactics. Among the many new combat systems...
Social Media and Global Conflicts: Influence, Bias, and Impact on Public Discourse
Social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram enable users to share content and engage in online communities. Over the...