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The Anglo-Soviet Invasion of Iran

Written by Amna Asif 5:06 pm

The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran officially began on 25th August 1941 and concluded on 31st August 1941, a day after the Iranian government had agreed to surrender and establish a ceasefire. However, the invasion was more than a mere military operation; it assisted in setting the stage for Iran’s role in global politics along with shifting the perspective of the Iranian government and its populace concerning the West.
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Trump’s Ukraine Policy: From Allies to Ambiguity

Written by Sanan Hassan Lashari 6:29 pm

As US elections loom, people have started to pay closer attention to candidates and their policies regarding pressing global issues. Sanan Lashari gives his candid opinion as he explains Donald Trump’s stance regarding the war in Ukraine. Although Trump has publicly wished for the war to end, his sentiments are troubling for the Western world as he stated he would endorse a Russian invasion of Ukraine if the latter did not pay its share of the NATO defense budget.
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From Swords to Drones: The Impact of Technology on Warfare

Written by Sadia Iqbal 7:51 pm

Over time, warfare has evolved from primitive conflicts to complex, organized endeavors, heavily influenced by technological advancements. From early weaponry like swords to modern innovations such as drones and cyber warfare, technology has continued to shape military strategies and tactics. The manipulation of the internet and emerging technologies like drones, missile shields, and hacking are shaping modern warfare, emphasizing the importance of technological superiority in military operations.
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Insight into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

Written by Minahil Khalid 6:29 pm

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is positioning itself as a competitor to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Minahil Khalid expands on how this initiative materialized after the September 2023 G20 summit. IMEC holds significant economic and strategic importance as it connects India, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe, thereby establishing a trade route with the potential to reshape global trading dynamics. The impact of IMEC on Pakistan needs to be assessed, considering that this corridor may pose challenges to the success and involvement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the region.
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Coloniality of the P5: Decoding the Power Dynamics in the UNSC on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Written by Fatima Arshad Warraich 7:50 pm

Fatima Arshad Warraich shares how the permanent membership status and the absolute and unaccountable power to veto wielded by the P5 nations in the UNSC undermines democratic principles of the majority. She also adds that it compromises the Council’s ability to impartially address and maintain global peace and security. She illustrates this by citing how the US, one of the P5 members of the UNSC, vetoed the resolution that demanded immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on grounds of inadequate condemnation of Hamas and the ceasefire’s inability to create durable peace in the region.
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The World in 2023: A Turbulent Year

Written by Muhammad Hamza Tanvir 9:49 pm

The turbulent year of 2023 has finally come to an end. The year was marked by numerous conflicts, tragedies, clashes, and chaos around the globe. Unfortunately, the year 2023 has passed instability and chaos to the coming year. Notably, the United States played the key role behind most of these conflicts due to its economic interests.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: A Conflict with No Easy Answers

Written by Torchbearer CSS Academy 9:31 pm

Nagorno-Karabakh, a landlocked mountainous territory, has been the source of a long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. While military confrontations have simmered down, peace in the region appears distant. This piece will help you understand the causes and consequences behind the conflict as well as the stances of countries like the US, Russia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
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Paradigm Shift’s Magazine: November 2023 Edition

Written by Paradigm Shift 8:22 pm

The November 2023 edition of the Paradigm Shift magazine contains 12 handpicked pieces. These cover the genocides in Congo and Palestine, the geostrategic importance of the South China Sea, Hindu nationalism in India, and the role of AI in modern warfare.
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Russia and Myanmar’s Maritime Exercises 2023

Written by Ayra Azhar 5:26 pm

In the shifting tides that are the game of international relations and world politics, Russia and Myanmar have been conducting maritime exercises that represent not only a union of naval capabilities but also a shared commitment to managing the complexity of global geopolitics. Their collaborative maritime endeavors reverberate far beyond naval manoeuvers, creating a vivid portrayal of diplomatic endurance, strategic vision, and the eternal hunt for synergy in an ever-changing geo-political environment.
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Pakistan-North Korea Relations: An Unexpected Friendship

Written by Ayra Azhar 9:23 pm

Over the years, North Korea and Pakistan have maintained an intricate and, at times, surreptitious relationship, one that is grounded in strategic alliances and shared interests in military technological advancements. Such a relationship has challenged stability in the region, specifically due to global efforts towards deterring nuclear proliferation. Other than the occasional diplomatic precursor from both sides, the depth of this cryptic alliance is left to one’s imagination.
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AI in Modern Warfare: A Glimpse into the Future of Conflict

Written by Bisma Ali 7:13 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in warfare, influencing strategic decisions, military systems, and even propaganda. In Sudan’s civil war, AI-powered voice cloning impersonated the former president, altering public perception. The Russia-Ukraine conflict witnessed AI advancements in target recognition, data analysis, and drone usage. Israel’s “Fire Factory,” an AI system, aids in targeting and conducting bombings. In light of this, Bisma Ali, contemplated the future of warfare and how AI would completely change war as we know it.
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A Comprehensive History of the Ongoing Palestine-Israel Conflict

Written by Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan 5:13 pm

Lt Gen. (R) Tariq Khan attempts to analyse the reality of the Arab-Israel conflict. It is a complicated conflict in the sense that it has a historical angle, a military dimension and a political influence. However, it is, at the same time, a simple conflict also, as it is easily explained as a phenomenon triggered by the illegal occupation of land by a usurper and the legitimate response by the legal occupants of the land in resisting this unlawful occupation.
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Can Europe Affect the Outcome of the Russia-Ukraine War?

Written by Alishbah Syed 9:05 pm

Amidst the international community’s changing political and economic atmosphere due to the Russia-Ukraine war, a sort of discord has erupted in Europe. The division between Western Europe and Eastern Europe is becoming more obvious than before, driving a wedge concerning a cohesive European foreign policy towards the war. There is unease in Western Europe due to the increased role and involvement of the US in Europe in the wake of this conflict. In addition, certain oversights and controversies arising in the middle of the Russia-Ukraine war can affect the course of actions of European countries if the blame falls on anyone significant.
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The US Dollar vs BRICS: Is the American Financial Order Declining?

Written by Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Khan 9:19 pm

Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Khan discusses the historical dominance of the American currency, the dollar. He examines the challenges to the supremacy of the US dollar and, additionally, to the American financial order, posed by the economic policies of the BRICS member states. Though they might not match the US individually, together these states contribute significantly to the global economy. Their decision to trade in their respective currencies itself poses a threat to the dollar.
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Conflict Management in Nagorno-Karabakh

Written by Alif Paramardhika Putera and Brilliant Windy Khairunnisa 7:51 pm

The Nagorno-Karabakh war ended in 2020, but politically, there are still conflicts and problems related to the territory’s nationality and residence. Using the conflict management concept from Johan Galtung, this research aims to understand the processes and actors in the Nagorno-Karabakh case.
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Key Takeaways from the G20 Delhi Declaration

Written by Yashfa Ahsan 8:28 pm

Held this year in Delhi, the G20 summit holds economic and political significance in reshaping the world order. The summit saw an expansion of the African Union. However, both China and Russia did not participate in the summit. It also saw India and the US seizing an opportunity to lay down the conceptual underpinnings of what might be an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative: a new economic corridor.
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China’s Influence in the Middle East Surges

Written by Muhammad Hamza Tanvir 9:43 pm

China has seized the opportunity to assert its presence in the Middle East to reshape the regional dynamics amidst a shift in the United States’ policy focus from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific region under the Biden administration. Recent events like the Saudi-Iran agreement and the admission of some Middle Eastern nations in the BRICS bloc demonstrate China’s varied interests in the region, which range from conventional energy requirements to economic and geopolitical worries.
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