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Iran’s presence in the Middle East has been greatly diminished with the fall of Assad. Now the question is, under the current circumstances, is it possible for Iran to return to Syria? The rule of Bashar al-Assad and the Baath Party in Syria has ended after more than …

Canada, as an independent country, fully established its sovereignty by adopting its own constitution in 1982. Although a member of the Commonwealth, it enjoys significant autonomy, with His Majesty King Charles III as the King of Canada and the nation’s Head of State, while the Prime Minister leads …

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 …

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 …

Daniel Steinbrooke Who do I call when I want to talk to Europe? Kissinger once quipped highlighting the internal divides of the old continent. Today, he’d have a similar problem calling America. In recent weeks, President Biden has yielded spotlight to Trump who has talked with foreign leaders …

A few years ago, it would have been unimaginable that Italy would be home to one of the most stable governments in Europe. Italian coalition administrations tended to last just over a year before collapsing, making Italy predictably unpredictable. But a series of factors, including government crises in …