Blurring Conventional–Nuclear Boundaries: Nordic Developments, Global Implications – Analysis
By Dr Wilfred Wan and Dr Gitte du Plessis In July 2024 Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence
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The Shadow Fleet: Navigating The Nexus Of Ecological Peril And Geopolitical Strife – Analysis
In the labyrinthine world of global shipping, a silent menace operates in the shadows, one that threatens ecological balance, undermines
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The Impact And Complexity Of Saudi Funding On Dissemination Of Wahhabism And Salafism In Indonesia – Analysis
By A’an Suryana Saudi Arabia has undergone significant social and political transformations under the new de facto ruler, Muhammad bin
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Russia’s Role In A Post-Assad Syria – Analysis
By Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash Former Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad was Russia’s crucial ally in West Asia, with Russia taking an active role
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Myanmar: ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics Intensify, HRW Says
Myanmar’s military junta ramped-up its “scorched earth” tactics against opposition areas amid a growing armed resistance and territorial losses during 2024,
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Stock Market As Crucial Indicator Of China’s Policy Effectiveness – Analysis
By Yang Xite At the start of 2025, China’s stock market remains highly volatile. Geopolitical tensions and a sluggish domestic
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The Kurds In Syria’s Future – OpEd
What is to become of the Kurds, by far Syria’s largest minority at some two million people? The Syrian civil
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Achieving Peace In A Warmonger’s World – OpEd
By George Ford Smith Peace on earth is a wish that gets extra emphasis this time of year. We’re told
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West Must Take Five Steps Now To Encourage Members Of Russian Elite To Break With Putin And Flee Abroad – OpEd
Between 1953 and 1990, more than 1200 members of the Soviet elite fled abroad, individual actions that Western governments supported
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Zuckerberg Is Removing Fact-Checkers: Did He Just Have A Change Of Heart? – OpEd
By Peter Jacobsen Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, recently made a big announcement: the platforms are going to stop fact-checking
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