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Abstract: The 25th of March 2023 saw Honduras declare a formal end to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, before proceeding to establish official ties with the People’s Republic of China the following day. This said move was part of Honduran President Xiomara Castro’s pre-election campaign pledges. While international media outlets have covered Honduras’ arrangement, the… Read more →
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Putin, The West, And the Contest over Ukraine and the Caucasus Gerard Toal, (Oxford, 2017). pp. 408. amazon.com Based on almost 16 years of research and written in the aftermath of Russian adventurism in Ukraine (2014) and Georgia (2008), Near Abroad offers a detailed analysis of the geopolitical complexities faced by Russia and countries in… Read more →
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Abstract: Investing in space exploration can benefit humanity. Further investment in the aerospace sector could potentially lead to technological advancements, scientific discoveries, and perhaps the possibility of interstellar travel. It sounds far-fetched, but various industries, including healthcare, transportation, and agriculture, stand to gain from such advancements. Space research might improve our understanding of the universe,… Read more →
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Abstract: The “Decade of the Ocean” under the patronage of the UN from January 01, 2021, until December 31, 2030, for the time being, creates facts for the maritime domain, with implications for global foreign and security policy.The networking and aggregation of a wide range of data from marine research sensors penetrate deep into the… Read more →
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Abstract: The philosophical facet needed to understand terrorism is anchored to the inability to accurately assume an alternate perspective. In drawing attention to the evolution of political nihilism, this article points to a new lexis shaped by realism rather than the idealization of the notion of terrorism to countless violent episodes. Political nihilism is a… Read more →
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Abstract: India and Qatar are natural partners with ties going back to 1973. Apart from India’s dependence on the Gulf country for energy needs, Qatar also hosts 0.74 million Indian expatriates. As the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, it becomes relevant to consider potential areas in trade and investment. Defense, terrorism and… Read more →
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Abstract: Drones occupy a central space in warfare as their use represents the intersection of two trends in military technology: the increasing precision of weapons and the rise of robotics. This centrality is particularly evident in the Middle East, where the ownership of surveillance drones and unmanned (combat) aerial vehicles (UAVs/UCAVs) bequeath strategic advantage. This… Read more →
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Abstract: Since the 1982 Citizenship Law, the lives of Myanmar’s Rohingya minority have been subjected to both symbolic, material, and physical violence. This paper seeks to analyze how the Citizenship Law can be considered an act of lawfare, that is, using the law as a weapon. Lack of citizenship can give rise to insecurity, excluding… Read more →
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Abstract: Following the repeal of Article 370, the security crackdown has left militancy in Jammu and Kashmir facing supply shortages and financial scarcity. Despite this, newer militant groups like The Resistance Front and People’s Anti-Fascist Forces have emerged, portraying a new, secular face of militancy. However, in the first week of 2023, targeted killings of… Read more →
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Abstract: As global geopolitics are shifting towards profound competition between China and the United States, and with Russia engaging in a war against Ukraine, the authors advocate for a European realism based on a robust economy and a modernised military. Acknowledging that all successful grand strategies begin with domestic policies to consolidate material power, we… Read more →








