[Beenish Ashraf] Every displaced family is a reminder that war does not stay contained to battlefields. It spills outward, into homes and neighborhoods, reshaping lives in ways that can last for years, even generations.
Tag: Conflict
Libya’s Arms Race Just Getting Started
[Sultan Nasser Al-Hamad] The deal between Pakistan and Libya's LNA represents normalization of Libya’s fragmented sovereignty, the erosion of international enforcement mechanisms and the rise of a multipolar security marketplace.
Digital Democracy: Gen Z Protests Shake the Himalayas
[Beenish Ashraf] Nepal’s protests showed that democracy is not confined to ballot boxes or parliamentary halls—it thrives wherever people, armed with conviction and connection, refuse to be ignored.
Disinformation Front in Israel-Iran Conflict
[Beenish Ashraf] Proliferation of disinformation in [conflicts] underscores the critical need for media literacy, fact-checking and responsible journalism..
As Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukraine, U.S. Silence Undermines Ceasefire Hopes
[Nicholas Lovric] When Trump refuses to name the aggressor, delays sanctions or downplays the stakes, he does more than fail diplomatically; he feeds the very aggression he claims he wants to end.
How War Temporarily Redeemed Pakistan’s Military
[Bahauddin Foizee] Since the military cannot remain in an unending war with India, the future strength of Pakistan’s armed forces may depend less on military might and more on public trust; the trust that should be earned, not enforced.
Rethinking Responsibility in Russia-Ukraine War
[David Jonathan Miller] In pointing fingers at not just Russia but also Ukraine and the U.S., Trump is not absolving anyone but he is challenging a narrative that often oversimplifies the complexities of modern warfare.
Trump’s Ceasefire Diplomacy for Russia-Ukraine War, and the Global Fallout
[Nicholas Lovric] Trump's efforts, while consistent with his "America First" rhetoric, may ultimately undermine both Ukraine’s sovereignty and the broader interests of the West.
Here’s Why the U.S. Must Continue Its Commitment to Ukraine
[Nicholas Lovric] Disruptions in global energy supplies, mass displacement of populations and destabilization of trade routes are just a few of the potential consequences if Russia's aggression is not contained.
Arctic Front: Sino-Russian Cooperation and U.S. Concerns
[Nicholas Lovric] The Arctic is not merely a remote expanse of ice; it is a frontier of opportunity and competition, demanding our attention now more than ever.
Implications of Ukrainians Using Indian Weapons against Russians
[Nicholas Lovric] Indian ammunition, initially sold to Italy and the Czech Republic, is now in the hands of Ukrainian forces. [...] If verified, this could signal not only a shift in the battlefield but also a strain in a historically strong relationship with Moscow.
Iran is a Toothless Tiger
[Bahauddin Foizee] The notion that Iran can dictate the regional order or project lasting power is an illusion.
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