Abusive Constitutionalism: Detection And Prevention – Analysis
By Prof. Dr. Djawed Sangdel and Damla Mesulam Constitutions are foundational documents that shape the political and legal structure of a nation. In democratic systems, they are intended to establish a...
View ArticleThe Western Balkans At A Crossroads: An Old War From In New Geopolitical...
Hybrid warfare has made the transition from being a purely theoretical concern to a multifaceted and pervasive strategy that fundamentally affects the structure of modern societies. It has transcended...
View ArticleWho Is Donald Trump? From Real Estate Mogul And Reality Star To US Leader –...
Politics tells fascinating, beautiful, ugly, incredible, and sometimes strange, if not unimaginable, stories. One such story is the rise of the colorful and unconventional politician and two-time U.S....
View ArticleGaza War May Soon End, But The Calamity Will Last Years – OpEd
By Osama Al-Sharif A pivotal moment could be close for the 14-month-old war on Gaza, which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed almost 80 percent of the enclave and...
View ArticleTrade Wars Are Neither Good Nor Easy To Win – Analysis
By Sourabh Gupta ‘Trade wars are good, and easy to win’, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted three weeks before he authorised tariffs on China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in March...
View ArticleA Decisive Moment For Argentina’s Stabilization Plan: Now It’s The IMF’s Turn...
Argentina’s Stabilisation Plan has entered its decisive phase. The IMF must play a vital role. By Ernesto Talvi and Sofía Harguindeguy This is the decisive moment to capitalise on the successes...
View ArticleThe US Government’s Building Fiscal Crisis – OpEd
Government spending is going through the roof as the outgoing Biden-Harris administration cements its fiscal legacy of failure. That’s not an understatement. Even U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...
View ArticleThe Slow Motion Death Of Syria – OpEd
By José Niño On December 8, 2024, the 24-year reign of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad came to an end after a rebel coalition of Al-Qaeda offshoots, Turkish proxies, and other Islamist militants...
View ArticleLast Acts: Time For Biden To Pardon Assange – OpEd
Since making what was likely a life-saving plea deal to spare himself from the medieval barbarities of the US prison system, Julian Assange, and his campaign intimates, are now focusing on the next...
View ArticleUS Officials Take Credit For Regime Change In Syria – OpEd
Officials in the Biden administration are taking credit for creating conditions in Syria that enabled opposition forces to overthrow the Syrian government. Now that opposition forces have ousted...
View ArticlePolitical Instability In South Korea Should Lead To Questions About US Troop...
In South Korea, only a democracy since 1987, a “reverse January 6” has happened. Instead of storming the legislative building to undermine democracy and interfere with the results of a free and fair...
View ArticleINS Nirdeshak: A Quiet Enabler Of India’s Maritime Strategy In The...
Geopolitical competition has deepened across the Indo-Pacific. Amid this, India is quietly advancing its maritime capabilities to consolidate its role as a regional stabiliser. On December 18, 2024,...
View ArticleEurope Needs A Coordinated Approach To Industrial Policy – Analysis
Industrial policy is having a moment in Europe, as countries increasingly turn to sectoral policy interventions to address the challenges of geopolitical fragmentation and economic security, enhance...
View ArticleMalaysians Guilty Of Roles In 2002 Bali Bombings Released From Guantanamo
By Muzliza Mustafa Two Malaysians who pleaded guilty for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings were in their government’s custody after the United States announced their repatriation from the military...
View ArticleFeeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria’s Defence – OpEd
The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential...
View ArticleYear-End Review Of India’s Neighborhood Policy And Prospects In 2025 – Analysis
Geopolitical challenges and opportunities for India in 2025 New Delhi will have to hone its diplomacy to foresee and meet the challenges that might arise in its geopolitical domain. Events in 2024...
View ArticleTrump’s Ukraine Plan – Analysis
The Russian-Ukrainian war, which began with the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale conflict in 2022, has caused immense suffering for countless individuals and devastated...
View ArticleCharismatic Leadership: Legal, Political And Moral Costs – Analysis
Constitutions are foundational documents that shape the political and legal structure of a nation. In democratic systems, they are intended to establish a clear separation of powers, protect...
View ArticleEric Adams And Daniel Penny Make Black People The Face Of Crime – OpEd
Daniel Penny’s acquittal was not surprising, and neither is Mayor Eric Adams' defense of Penny and law enforcement power being used against Black people. "You have someone [Penny] on that subway who...
View ArticleSyrian Rebels Adopt Approach Similar To Taliban’s To Seek International...
By Roshan Noorzai and Sayed Aziz Rahman While the international community is setting conditions for the new rulers in Syria, the leading rebel group has taken a conciliatory approach, similar to one...
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