a window of different thinking
Abstract: Since the second half of the 20th century, China has proven capable of reaching and even exceeding the expectations of an established bipolar, then unipolar world order. Therefore, we find ourselves at a time where its capabilities developed throughout recent decades to translate into a more influence-based strategy reaching virtually every country in the…Read More
This research article focuses on the maritime territorial and border disputes and negotiations taking place between the States of Lebanon and Israel. Negotiations and the dispute itself have intensified ever since oil and natural gas were discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean. The opportunity to obtain newfound wealth has added another twist to the Lebanon-Israel conflict….Read More
The security partnership signed between the USA, Britain, and Australia on the 15th of September known as AUKUS made not a single explicit hint on China’s hostility in the Pacific. But the defense deal is a clear indication showing the West’s concern in China as an adversary. The paranoia that exists in Washington towards Beijing…Read More
The recent power shift in Afghanistan has surprised several countries. Despite a significant investment of time and money to upgrade Afghanistan’s military capabilities, the forces’ incompetence to fight off the Taliban has been disappointing. The US is said to have spent $88 billion on training and modern equipment for Afghanistan’s cops and military personnel, accounting…Read More
What if the world we currently live in were to collapse? What sounds like the theme of a new post-apocalyptic TV-show in fact is what occupies an emerging scientific movement called Collapsology. It can be best described as the cross-disciplinary study of industrial and societal collapse due to climatic instabilities. Collapsology proposes that humans have…Read More
Abstract India is fighting with the Maoist insurgency for a long time ago. But it is not over yet. Recent events have made it important again. Maoist insurgents have killed 22 security forces this year. The Maoists have been active for a long time because of their legitimate demands which are gotten support from local…Read More
Abstract The meeting of the American and Russian presidents in Geneva was held in a constructive and positive atmosphere. Although the meeting was constructive and positive, no major step forward was made to reset the chronically strained relations between Moscow and Washington. Major differences remain on a range of issues, including cyberattacks and human rights….Read More
Introduction There remains little doubt that India has eclipsed, surpassed, and become a shining example of a decaying democracy. In India, healthcare, in the 21st Century, is next to be absent. While one might hold healthcare as a fundamental right, the Indian healthcare system is significantly collapsed. The government has failed. Upon re-visit, “failed” would…Read More
Abstract: Empire- a project of exploration and exploitation. While days of mercantilism are over, what remains of the Empire? In the 21st Century are overseas territories as important as they were? Have they found their footing in international relations and law? Or are they still serving as satellites and centers feeding the Crown? The French…Read More
Abstract The essence of geopolitics is most often sought and seen in political forces that fight each other, intending to achieve a dominant role in and over society. Within such views on politics, science undoubtedly owes the most to Machiavelli, whose works can be considered the first inspirers of modern realistic theories in political science….Read More