More: Security
Yemen: Federalization as an Alternative to War
In August 2019, the Yemen crises entered a new phase, essentially
turning into a tripartite conflict. The forces of the Southern Transitional
Council (STC) moved against...
Protracted Asymmetric Geopolitical Conflict
Each of us has his own
definition of “geo-history”, and mine is the interface of the “geopolitical”
and the “world-historical.”
We are marked by two
anniversaries, that...
US-Turkish partnership: “strategic” does not mean “reliable”
The continuing tension in the Middle East has yet
again become a discussion point during the so-called top-level week of the 74th
Session of the UN...
Nuclear Decision-Making and Presidential Authority: Existential Perils of the Trump Era
"Defenseless under the night; Our world in stupor
lies...."-
W.H. Auden
It is no longer just a
casual apprehension. Now, an inappropriate or irrational nuclear command
decision by US...
Howdy Modi is relevant beyond Indo – US relations
If 9/11
and 26/11 have carved a niche for grim happenings, 22ndSept has
carved exuberant warmth and true friendship between the two largest democracies
in front of...
Iran-US tensions after drone attacks: Can Tokyo along with other Asian countries calm down the tempers?
Iran’s ties with the rest of the world,
especially Washington DC have witnessed some interesting developments in recent
weeks. While there was a possibility of a...
A Threat Assessment of South China Sea
Authors: Areeja
Syed and Muhammad Rizwan*
In the international arena, rapidly
evolving economic power, China has emerged as a colossal threat to the U.S and
her hegemonic powers....
Afghanistan peace talks: Main reason for U-turning Donald Trump
Trump
dismissed peace talks with the Taliban because of 5 September attack in Kabul.
Has Trump's declaration lost the hope of peace in Afghanistan? Will the...
The world can’t afford to relax about oil security
Authors: Tim Gould and Tae-Yoon Kim*
The recent attacks in Saudi Arabia were a sharp
reminder that the world can’t take oil security for granted, even...
Putin, clumsily, seeks to exploit mounting Gulf tensions
Vladimir Putin, eager to capitalize on escalating tension in the Gulf,
looks like he needs a marketing and reputation management advisor.
Mr. Putin recognized opportunity when...