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..

Drones are Rewriting the Rules of War in South Asia, and the World Should Pay Attention

[Bahauddin Foizee] Much like chemical weapons and landmines before them, drones must be subject to arms control conversations, export limitations and ethical usage guidelines.

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.

Assad’s Fall will Soon Ignite a New Battle for Syria’s Future

[Bahauddin Foizee] Regional and global players are positioning themselves to shape the outcome of Assad's fall, with each having a stake in what comes next for Syria.

Here’s Why UN Secretary-General Joined Putin at BRICS Summit in Russia

[Bahauddin Foizee] Critics who expect Guterres to unambiguously condemn Russia or support one side are overlooking the necessity of dialogue in conflict resolution.

Human Cost of Conflict in Southern Parts of Lebanon

[Bahauddin Foizee] The suffering in southern parts of Lebanon is not just a regional issue; it is a global humanitarian crisis that demands attention and intervention.

Iran is a Toothless Tiger

[Bahauddin Foizee] The notion that Iran can dictate the regional order or project lasting power is an illusion.

Ukraine’s Shortage of Munitions

[John Bruton] [EU] member governments need simultaneously to ramp up arms production for Ukraine, pour money into the Green deal, provide for the healthcare for an ageing population, and manage the debt inherited from the Covid epidemic, while still respecting the Maastricht budgetary criteria.