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India-Qatar: Celebrating 50 Years Of Diplomatic Relations
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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The Implications Of Drone Proliferation In The Geopolitics Of The Middle East
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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The Rohingya Crisis In Myanmar: Analysing The Use Of Citizenship Status As Lawfare
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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The “New Militancy” In Jammu And Kashmir: Contextualising The Emergent Trends
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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State Your Case: The European Union Needs To Embrace Realism Before It’s Too Late
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
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The Movement For The Liberation Of Azawad
Abstract: The longstanding relationship between terrorism and the scramble for resource poses significant challenges to global peace, which is contested time and time again. The activities of insurgent groups in the Sahel affect its inhabitants’ livelihood and human rights while worsening the pressure on the rest of West Africa – precipitating the Boko Haram scourge… Read More
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A Reflection On The Political And Socio-Economic Stagnation In Tunisia
Abstract: As the Tunisian parliamentary elections of 17.12.22 only amassed an 8% voter turnout, it has become clear that the North African country is not only in a socio-economic crisis but also in political stagnation. The constitutional coup of 2021 further consolidates this thinking. It seems that the democratization process of 2010-2014 has reached stagnation.… Read More
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Iraq’s Role In The New U.S./Israel – Iran Confrontation In The Middle East
Abstract: Amid the ongoing global crisis, the Middle East is once again becoming the chessboard of critical military dynamics. Iran has presented a primary foreign policy challenge for the United States since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Over the last decades, the U.S. and Israel have engaged in a hybrid war with Iran and its… Read More
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Operational Planning Process And The New Domains
Abstract: Emerging technologies and their cognitive aspects influence the operational planning process; thus, operational planning can become more efficient if planners adopt a multi-disciplinary approach. Such an approach must go beyond the standard PMESII framework (Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, and Infrastructure) and consider other domains, such as those in the PMESIIIR&T framework. Military planners… Read More
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China’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategy
Abstract: Over the past 20 years, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has built an extensive anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) system around the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Strait of Taiwan. This system, which includes anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-ballistic weapons, submarines, and other naval and aerial capabilities, does significantly alter the strategic environment… Read More
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