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  • Abstract: China’s apparent motivations for mediating peace in the Middle East span economic interests, citizen security, and national security. At the same time, there exists a less intuitive driver that extends beyond the material domain and into the normative realm: mediation is a tool to reshape global governance and advance a more multipolar world order.… Read more →

  • Wartime Lessons from the Western Front Michael A. Hunzeker, (Cornell, 2021). pp. 224. amazon.com In Dying to Learn, Michael A. Hunzeker expounds on a novel theory he developed to explain how militaries learn during wartime. Hunzeker utilises three variables — Assessment, Command, and Training (ACT) — to form a somewhat simple theory to explain how… Read more →

  • Abstract: Third countries’ intervention in post-conflict settings highly influences the future of conflict-torn countries and, as such, has become a pillar of international peacebuilding since the post-Cold War era. The efficient reform of the security sector is a key factor for a successful and durable peace following the departure of foreign countries’ contingents stationed on… Read more →

  • Abstract: Türkiye has always been an important geostrategic partner for NATO, the EU, Russia, and the US. The geographic position of Türkiye makes it crucial in political, military, and economic aspects of global politics. Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Türkiye has shown great interest in cooperating with all sides, including the US,… Read more →

  • Abstract: The multi-domain battlefield does not “know” any boundaries or limits. Instead, it requires constant adaption and reconfiguration through all dimensions, covering civilian and military “worlds” simultaneously. The concept of mosaic warfare, originally developed by the US Marine Corps, focuses on decisiveness using technology innovatively for the benefit of systemic effects. This paper argues, that… Read more →

  • Abstract: This year will mark 25 years of nuclearization in Southern Asia. This silver jubilee arrives at a critical juncture, one in which the region faces significant turbulence. Geopolitics has certainly changed over the course of more than two decades. That said, new dimensions of strategic competition have emerged in the region, leading to several… Read more →

  • Abstract: The withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in August 2021 has left a vacuum in the region, which some expect will be filled by China. However, from Beijing’s perspective, the US withdrawal has brought opportunities as well as threats to China’s proximity to the West. To utilize the opportunities and effectively deal with… Read more →

  • Abstract: China’s debt crisis has been a growing concern, as the country’s debt levels have risen dramatically over the past decade. A major debt crisis in China could lead to a significant downturn in global economic growth, posing wide-ranging implications for international trade and investment. What actions should the Chinese government take to address the… Read more →

  • 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 →

  • 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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