In the world of politics, there is always that seductive lie: “Security comes from the barrel of a gun.” It’s a lie that Benjamin Netanyahu has peddled for years under the guise of “defending Israel’s existence.” But perhaps the turning point in this game is today—when Netanyahu, Israel’s …
Read More »The Failure of Russia’s “Shadow War” Strategy: The Collapse of the Assad Regime in Syria
In December 2024, history recorded the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria when Russian support should have been at its peak. Over the past three years, Moscow confidently implemented a new strategy in Syria by replacing regular troops with the Wagner Group and securing influence through …
Read More »A New Horizon in EU-China Relations
As China and the European Union (EU) mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the global geopolitical landscape presents both a challenge and an opportunity for a deeper, more meaningful partnership between the two. Recent gestures of goodwill from both sides suggest a thaw in what has, …
Read More »Kashmir’s Path to Peace: Can Russia Bridge the Gap?
As tensions persist between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and the broader regional balance sees an assertive China building its influence, an unlikely opportunity emerges: Russia, traditionally a behind-the-scenes actor in South Asia, could step forward to mediate a lasting resolution. If successful, such mediation would not only …
Read More »Putin, Trump and Kim: Love Is in the Air
At least half of the people in the United States are taken aback by the spineless love fest that Donald Trump is having with Russia’s despotic President Vladimir Putin. But it is high time to project the path of world events forward a bit. Let’s recall the time when …
Read More »Faith in the Digital Age: How AI and Social Media Are Shaping the Future of Global Diplomacy
What happens when the world’s oldest traditions are combined with cutting-edge digital technologies? Faith and diplomacy could just discover their next revolution. In the not-too-distant past, religious leaders had to travel across boundaries to address their people. Today, they use social media platforms, AI-powered assistants, and virtual services …
Read More »The rise of Regionalism in World Politics: Trends and Implications
The year 2025 is proving to be a pivotal moment in the global political landscape, marking a significant shift from globalism to regionalism. As traditional multilateral institutions become less effective, regional organizations are stepping up to tackle key economic, security, and shared challenges. This new wave of regionalism …
Read More »Assessing the Risks of Unintentional Nuclear War: An American Imperative
“Warfare is the greatest affair of state, the basis of life and death, the way to survival or extinction. It must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed.”-Sun-Tzu, The Art of War In an impressively-prepared television documentary, The Fog of War, one-time US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara warns about …
Read More »The India-Pakistan War Scenario
The enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan, fuelled by the unresolved Kashmir dispute and clashing geopolitical ambitions, has surged to dangerous heights following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. While India has long projected itself as the region’s dominant military power, recent developments underscore Pakistan’s capacity to not only …
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