The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a Bengali today.
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Is the Modi Government Selectively Rewriting Indian Muslim History?
The Indian government justifies the deletions of book chapters about Muslim’s history as a project aiming to reduce the curriculum…
Montenegro’s Political Landscape Shifts as Longtime Leader Djukanovic Loses Power
Milatović’s victory indicates the continuation of the generational shift in Montenegrin politics that began in 2020.
China or the United States: Who Will Win the Race for AI Supremacy?
Several Chinese academics have expressed concerns regarding the fierce rivalry with the US over AI applications and fear that, in…
Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022
For the first time, two Arab countries, Jordan and the UAE, have joined the list of top 25 arms exporters…
Imran Khan and the Making of a Legend in Pakistani Politics
The Pakistani people who were frustrated by Imran Khan’s administration only a year ago, now look back to his times…
Racism against African Migrants in North Africa Is No Longer a Taboo
Pan-Africanism, the egalitarian and anti-slavery utopia propagated in most of the post-independence Maghreb countries, has come to an end.
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
Bejing’s naval power in the Middle East is becoming a topic of concern for regional powers.
AUKUS Submarine Deal Can Shift Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific
The AUKUS deal on nuclear-powered submarines between Australia, the UK, and the US is meant to balance China’s rising power…
Tension Is over at the Border as Serbia and Kosovo Eye Permanent Normalization
Kosovo’s prime minister Albin Kurti said the deal with Serbia meant a de facto recognition of Kosovo.
“Biggest Honor of My Life”, Says Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned new First Minister Humza Yousaf about plans for a second Scottish independence referendum.
Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
If Sweden, like Finland, abides by Turkey’s red lines, it also can achieve a tangible gain on the way to…
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely…
The Fragile Balance of Terror: Deterrence in the New Nuclear Age
The basic assumptions of the Cold War era no longer hold, and a fresh look is urgently needed.
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
The Rise of Central Banks: State Power in Financial Capitalism
How is the rise of central banks more problematic than many might expect? Leon Wansleben provides answers in his new…
Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
The Moldovan people in Transdniestria are seriously worried as they fear this time the conflict may erupt on their land.
A Generation’s Climate Legacy: Burden or Privilege? Interview with Henry Shue
At a time when norms are pushed aside in international politics, one great quagmire stands to impact us all: climate…
