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UN Security Council Again Fails to Act in A Time of Crisis
The UN Security Council, which the UN Charter entrusted with the “primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,” has been unable to take…
Analysis
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is More Successful Than You Think
Recent coverage of the war in Ukraine in the Western media has focused heavily on Kyiv’s land offensive, especially attempts to push toward the Black Sea…
Analysis
The Peril in Declaring ‘I Stand With Israel’
Such sentiments stymie discussion of the harder questions around Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. The cascade of emotion and revulsion over the heinous tactics used by Hamas…
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Anti-Press Freedom Claims Absurd
BEING granted entry into a foreign country, such as the USA, is not and never has been a fundamental human right for citizens of Bangladesh. But…
Analysis
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict – Azerbizanin Gained Swift Control of the Nagorno Region
Approximately 120,000 Armenian ethnic residents in the Nagorno-Karabakh region live in a state of despair, haunted by the constant fear of ethnic cleansing. While Azerbaijan adamantly…
Analysis
Vietnam and the USA: Diplomatic Dance of the Dragon and the Eagle
In the era commonly referred to as the Cold War, the term "superpower" held an undeniable allure, dominating the global geopolitical landscape. However, as we find…
Analysis
Behind The Libya Floods Tragedy: A Culprit Known to All but Acknowledged by Few
Just when the world was already weeping in the devastation of the Morocco earthquake tragedy, another tragedy struck in one of their neighboring countries, Libya. It…
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Why the INDIA Alliance Is Right in Boycotting Pro-Government Media
In the months of May, June and July, Times Now had 33 prime-time debates which criticised the opposition’s actions. It had none that criticised the Narendra…
Analysis
Earthquake in Morocco – A Nation Left in Ruins From the Deadliest Natural Disaster.
Deadly Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Morocco on September 8, 2023. This middle eastern country of rich ancient history has seen nearly 3 thousand people dead…
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The Case for Washington’s Strategic Engagement in South Asia
Changing geo-strategic circumstances with the rise of China have forced the United States to narrow its global commitments and concentrate on the immediate challenge. In South…
Analysis
International Terror War Theatre Shifting to Pakistan?
Are the goal-posts in counter-terrorism changing? Is the battleground expanding beyond Afghanistan? Are the goal-posts in counter-terrorism changing? Is the battleground expanding beyond Afghanistan and possibly…
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Maldives’ Presidential Elections: What’s Next?
What the first round results tell us about the September 30 run-off – and what that will mean for Maldives’ geopolitical position moving forward. The first…