What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in the balance of power within regional and international politics. Syria’s importance lies in the fact that, for decades, it has been the “balance of …

On December 8, as opposition forces breached Damascus, Syria’s longest-serving dictator sought political asylum in Russia. This marked a historic global shift from dictatorship to rebellion, culminating in the fall of over 50 years of Assad family. By the end of December 8, Syria had fallen to opposition …

For decades, the United States has been a cornerstone of global order, guiding the world through its grand strategy rooted in multilateralism, economic leadership, and military dominance. This strategy, crafted in the aftermath of World War II, ensured national security while fostering global stability, cooperation, and prosperity. However, …

“Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today,” experts selected by the United Nations Human Rights Council stated in October 2024.[i] On August 6th, 2024, a senior United Nations official warned the United Nations Security Council about the urgency of …

The ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) offers a significant opportunity to enhance the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. This strategic partnership encompasses various sectors including security, economic cooperation, and social development, showcasing both parties’ dedication to fostering a stable, peaceful, and inclusive region. However, does Australia’s …

In today’s interconnected world, national security has ceased to revolve solely around armored tanks, advanced missiles and formidable fighter jets. A hushed warzone is unfolding where wars are certainly fought, not anymore with guns and conventional weapons but with malevolent algorithms and programs. The dilemma which hangs in …

Strategic deterrence is a dynamic and colossal phenomenon that has evolved in the 21 st century, depending on the changes in international relations, in technological processes and in the security concepts. In the past, strategic deterrence was mainly an element of nuclear weapons with the MAD tactic popular …

Space is becoming increasingly militarized. Nations are racing to develop satellite warfare capabilities and advanced space-based surveillance systems. The rapid evolution of these technologies is transforming the nature of modern conflicts. From anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons to artificial intelligence-enhanced reconnaissance, space is becoming the ultimate battlefield dictating strategic advantage …

The mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with the escalating conflict in the Middle East sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack, have brought the world perilously close to contemplating the use of nuclear weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned the West against intervening in …