National Honor and Religious Duty: Iran’s Strategic Evolution in Confronting Israel
Iran’s evolving military doctrine reflects not only a response to immediate threats, but also a longer-term vision to redefine power dynamics in a multipolar Middle East.
Why Both Ukraine and Russia Need Peace after a Third Summer of War
A negotiated settlement would necessitate painful compromises on both sides, but it is the only viable option.
Weaponising Memes: Reflections on Digital Propaganda
The challenge is not merely to regulate content but to cultivate a culture of informed scepticism, where we value truth and reason above clever visuals.
Coming Home to Roost: The Growth of BRICS and the Quest For De-Dollarization
De-dollarization policies are already underway, underlining that the BRICS+ nations are committed to a new economic order.
Opinion – North Korea’s Gambit in the Russia-Ukraine War
Russia offers Pyongyang geopolitical leverage, enabling North Korea to diversify its foreign partnerships and reduce its dependence on China.
Opinion – Georgia Can Win Democracy
Georgia does not have the resources and capacity to fund and execute authoritarian repressions in a consistent manner, such as those seen in Belarus or Russia.
Opinion – (Un)Sustainable World Order
The concept of the New World Order has experienced significant transformations. The process of reordering keeps occurring.
‘Women in Defence’ Initiatives Need Greater Transparency and Parliamentary Oversight
Governments should rethink security more broadly to ensure that public concerns extend to concerns about human and ecological security, and that these are incorporated into strategies and planning.
Opinion – Sovereignty First: US Support on Bangladesh’s Terms
The movement’s demands reflect a broader struggle of how Bangladesh can shape its own democratic path without falling under the sway of global powers, especially the US.
India-China Rivalry and its Long Shadow Over the BRICS
While New Delhi and Beijing will remain invested in BRICS, their mutual antipathy will ensure that the gulf between the bloc’s soaring rhetoric and concrete action will remain vast.
