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Proportional and indiscriminate war
Despite the principles of jus in bello, in almost all wars, whether waged by state or non-state actors, civilians have always, directly and indirectly, fallen victims of attacks carried out by parties that claim to be fighting a just war.
Power Politics and Moral Accountability
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Growing complexity of global politics
As each administration struggled to exit the quagmires of Iraq and Afghanistan, it was obvious that U.
Ukraine: The Lesson Japanese Policy-Makers Won’t Learn
military uses Japan as a springboard for military operations not only in the Pacific, but also in Afghanistan, Syria, and other areas of West Asia—facts which are rarely raised.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
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How the Ukraine War Impacts Supplies
Although Moscow is seeking to encircle Kyiv and take control of northeastern Ukraine, the most active military operations are taking place in the country's southeast.
Selective Solidarity with War Victims: Ukrainian and Palestinian Refugees
Hundreds of Israelis protested the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with some of them burning their Russian passports in protest. Here…
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
in the region (particularly visible after its withdrawal from Afghanistan), make China the likeliest winner of this whole situation.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Two Koreas
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinYet, the debacle of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan underscores a longstanding concern for ROK defense planners – the possibility that the U.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
Cuba, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and finally Syria have been theaters of this struggle.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
from Afghanistan was a wake-up call for all traditional American allies in the region: the U.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
They are mostly middle-aged citizens who remember the Russia-Afghanistan war and the Russia-Caucasus war,” he added.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
security commitments in the region is exacerbated by Washington’s militarily hesitant response to the Russian invasion, following its recent withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What China Thinks
credibility has been battered in recent years, most notably with the debacle in Afghanistan.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
Relations between the two countries have been improving for several years, owing in large part to geopolitical factors such as Russia's strengthening ties with China, Pakistan's ally, the crisis in Afghanistan, and some sluggishness in India-Russia relations.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
“This isn’t a place, with all due respect, like Iraq or Afghanistan that has seen conflict raging for decades”, Charles D'Agata CBS news senior reporter noted on Friday, for which he subsequently apologized.
China vs Russia in Central Asia?
To be precise, unrest in China’s western province Xinjiang and its bordering with the Islamic republics of Central Asia, which are rich in oil and gas; the vacuum created in the region with the retreat of Moscow; and the military withdrawal of Washington from Afghanistan prompted the Chinese to come up with a developmental strategy through which they can address the country’s core concerns of threat of terrorism, instability in the wider region, and effective exploitation of the regional hydrocarbon resources.
What Does the Current Ukraine Crisis Mean for Stockholm?
New-generation leaders of both social democrats and center right-wing moderates have confronted such problems as the West continued to make geopolitical and military mistakes in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the Mediterranean and the Near East.
Permission to Narrate: How Israel Targets Its Native Palestinian Population
Read: From Afghanistan to Palestine: ICC Tackles Politically Charged Cases“The reason my name is mentioned is for Israel to attempt to hide the real story, which is the attack on Palestinian students and the right of return.
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
diminished its security commitments in the Middle East and pulled out of Iraq and Afghanistan.
CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia
Furthermore, with the development of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and other regional economic initiatives such as the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India natural gas pipeline project, the region’s strategic geo-economic/political value for Russia will only increase.
The U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: One Boot Inside, the Other Out?
Read: Contractors and Mercenaries will Live on after the US Leaves Iraq and AfghanistanMeanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been facing pressure from Iraqi Shia factions in the country and militias allied with Iran to implement the Iraqi parliament’s nonbinding decision to end foreign military presence in Iraq.