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  • Abstract: Emerging advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems profoundly affect multiple facets of human existence. AI encompasses sophisticated technologies that can perform tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence. The research delves into possible disruptions AI can cause on the geopolitical and international relations front as it fundamentally reshapes diplomacy, military operations, economic cooperation, trade, foreign policy… Read more →

  • Abstract: Much of the analysis of Russian war aims and motivations in Ukraine has pointed to the Russian ruling elite’s expansionism and nostalgic imperialism fueled by the ideology of Neo-Eurasianism. However, how this inherently expansionist Neo-Eurasian ideology extends beyond Ukraine has been given substantially less attention. Drawing on content and discourse analysis of the Russian… Read more →

  • Abstract: The landscape of terrorist financing has transformed owing to the self-starter phenomenon, characteristics of terrorist organizations, self-funded terrorism, and weapons of choice. On a different note, nationally and internationally, financial institutions still rely on traditional counterterrorist financing policies. These policies against the financing of terrorism were drafted as a result of the 9/11 attacks… Read more →

  • Abstract: Despite the war ending in former Yugoslavia, which resulted in newly proclaimed nations, the drums never ceased. There have been endless initiatives to stabilise the region, such as the Thessaloniki Summit and the Berlin Process, which can now be considered attempts in vain. One of the biggest issues remains the spread of terrorism in… Read more →

  • Review of TDHJ Special Edition No.4/22 Source: TDHJ Special Edition 04/22 The Defence Horizon Journal (TDHJ) initiated the publication of Special Editions aimed at offering deeper and more comprehensive insight(s) into selected topical problems. This review discusses the content of TDHJ Special Edition No. 4/22 and is entirely devoted to the topic of neutrality. The… Read more →

  • Musa Khan Jalalzai, (New Delhi, 2021). pp. 236. amazon.com The ISI War Crimes And Murder Of Civilian Culture Of Intelligence In Pakistan presents a comprehensive examination of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Established in 1948 to safeguard national security, the ISI holds considerable influence over the defense and foreign policy decisions in Pakistan, which often… Read more →

  • Abstract: As it directly addresses the global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the clean energy industry has gained significant attention from governments and businesses worldwide. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of the United States, which is partially intended to promote the local clean energy industry, caused significant confusion within the EU due to… Read more →

  • Abstract: Following the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Japan updated its most important security documents. With the new National Security Strategy, National Defence Strategy, and Defence Buildup Plan, Japan has identified the growing activities of Russia, China, and North Korea as its most significant security challenges. In response, Japan… Read more →

  • Abstract: The creative use of resources can be critical to the outcome of wars, often due to their use by irregular and non-state actors. ISIS’ use of commercial drones during their attack on Mosul questioned the state-based monopoly of unmanned aerial systems. The employment of cheap commercial drones on the battlefield has caused a new… Read more →

  • Abstract: In tandem with her decades-old practice of using the law to advance revisionist territorial claims, Beijing passed its Coast Guard Law, drawing both apprehension and ire from the claimants of the South China Sea, Japan, and the U.S. Increased traction and controversy surrounding the law are due to entrusting of military-associated functions to what… Read more →

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