Giancarlo Valori After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last August, Russia warned against the threat from the extremist organisation of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the increase in drug trafficking. The Taliban have decided to cooperate with Russia, China and Iran to maintain regional security. The news …
Read More »After Brexit: How Poland Replaces the UK
Denis MacShane The EU-related obstinacy of Poland’s governing party is rooted not just in the desire to rewrite their own country’s post-war history, or even Europe’s. It is all a big-time deflection maneuver. As is becoming clearer every single day, Poland’s PiS government is fully poised to take …
Read More »Ten years of war in Syria and the current situation (1)
Giancarlo Valori I will focus on Syria in several articles, considering the importance the country has had in international relations for centuries. Ten years ago, a civil war broke out in Syria. What is special about this conflict? What is currently happening in the country? How are Syrians …
Read More »The War on Terror and its Opportunity Costs
As we pass the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks and mourn the many lives lost on that tragic day and since in the post-9/11 wars, one thing is for certain: the September 11 attacks and the United States’ response to them changed everything. In fact, Americans see …
Read More »China beats the USA in Artificial Intelligence and international awards
Giancarlo Valori The incoming US Secretary of the Air Force said that China was winning the battle of Artificial Intelligence over the United States. He admitted that China would soon defeat the United States in this high-tech field. Although the Secretary of the Air Force appointed by President …
Read More »A Fifth Coronavirus Wave Is More Than Possible
Ethen Liesen Recent data indicate that new coronavirus infections in the United States have plunged nearly sixty percent since the September spike that was brought on by the highly contagious Delta variant. However, there are still several states that are struggling to handle rising cases, especially as colder weather brings …
Read More »Competing with China Requires Engaging the Developing World
Paul Haenle Given the United States’ status as the global leader, it would behoove Washington to expand its engagement with the developing world to improve people’s quality of life and prove that democratic societies can drive global development despite increasing domestic and international challenges. As the United States …
Read More »Angela Merkel’s Departure Unlikely to Change Germany’s Russia Policy
Jonas Driedger Germany’s new coalition government is unlikely to include elements that could push for drastic change. Even Russia seems to be prepared for continuity on key issues from Berlin. Russia, China warships hold first joint patrols in Pacific Berlin bristles with negotiations these days. With federal elections …
Read More »Cyber Terrorism as a Global Internet Governance Challenge on ASEAN Regional Stability
Usman Tri Wahyudi In the era of globalization like today, the development of technology and information is increasingly becoming. Along with the development of increasingly advanced technology, it provides benefits in the form of easy access for the community. However, the convenience and advancement of information technology also …
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