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    A Shift Of The Collective Security Architecture In West Africa

    Abstract: In response to the balkanisation of Africa due to colonisation, which resulted in fragmented micro-nations marked by economic fragility, the heads of state of 16 West African countries established the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1975. This community aimed to foster economic integration and solidarity, bridging the divide between English- and… Read more →

    Babacar Ndiaye

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    Human Rights, Counter-Terrorism, And Violent Extremism, And The Uyghur Minority In Xinjiang

    Abstract: The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ‘anti-radical’ policies have resulted in the trampling of the rights of the Uyghur people. There are suggestions for what the world should do, such as holding the PRC accountable through diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and independent probes. Problem statement: What are the impacts of Chinese counter-terrorism measures on the… Read more →

    Toghrul Iskandarov

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    Unravelling Warfare In The Age Of AI

    Abstract: Humankind is on the verge of witnessing a revolutionary transformation in strategic and military affairs in the form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based weapon systems, which have the potential to fundamentally transform the character of warfare. AI weapon systems have the potential to autonomously decide to acquire, identify, engage, destroy and carry out a… Read more →

    Jawad Ali Shah

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    The F-16’s Limited Impact On Russia’s War In Ukraine

    Abstract: Since Russia initiated military actions in Ukraine, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made frequent requests for Western countries to help arm Ukraine. Recently, the focus has been on the much-awaited F-16 fighters, whose transfer the US government approved in mid-2023. Many European states have pledged their fighters to Ukraine, with some states putting… Read more →

    Shamil Abdullah Saleh

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    Pakistan’s Nuclear Datum Point

    Abstract: The World’s fifth nuclear power, Pakistan, faces threats to its nuclear security due to political and economic instability. This is rooted in doubt about whether Pakistan has the necessary security measures and resources to protect its nuclear arsenal from threats or if the country’s nuclear weapons are a dangerous liability to the world. Nevertheless,… Read more →

    Asma Khan Durrani

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    AI Integration And Revolutionising Aerospace

    Abstract: The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration. AI-powered generative design algorithms expedite aircraft component exploration, optimising performance and lowering production costs. Predictive maintenance and quality control utilise AI to preemptively detect anomalies, enhancing safety and minimising downtime. Robotic automation improves assembly precision and output efficiency. AI also… Read more →

    Suhana Arsh

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    U.S. And West Asia: An Enduring Obsession

    Abstract: The U.S. has been historically very active in West Asia, not just after World War II but much before that. The U.S. and West Asia also share the Abrahamic religion; therefore, there are religious affiliations primarily with Jerusalem. The engagement of great powers with this region is also justified by the region’s abundant fossil… Read more →

    Ankit Sahu

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    Decoding Houthi Hypersonic Missile Attack Claims On MSC Sarah V In The Arabian Sea

    Abstract: Yemen’s Ansar Allah Shia (commonly known as the Houthis) have claimed the use of a hypersonic missile in an attack on the container ship MSC Sarah V. However, since the beginning of the Red Sea crisis, the Houthis have made numerous claims; nevertheless, most are unverified and seem to be expressed for propaganda purposes.… Read more →

    Ajay Kumar Das

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    The Wagner Group And Russian Foreign Policy Objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Abstract: France’s influence in its former Sub-Saharan African colonies has been slipping. Russia has been capitalising on popular anti-French sentiment, weak state security, and vulnerable infrastructure to advance its geopolitical goals on the continent. This is done through the use of the Wagner Group, a Russian-based Private Military Contractor (PMC), which has proved to be… Read more →

    Travis Hinton

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    How The Public Was Misled By The Promoters Of Pyramid Schemes

    Abstract: The characteristics of a pyramid scheme consist of paying benefits based on the increase in the number of participants in the scheme or the increase in the contributions made by the participants in the scheme. Forming a pyramid scheme requires only one prerequisite. Even though pyramid schemes have one or two characteristics, people find… Read more →

    Noragal Dasni Lakmalee Hemchandra

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