06 Feb, 2026

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Global Political Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities

The current global political crisis is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon, affecting various aspects of people’s lives throughout the world. Key challenges in this crisis include rising geopolitical tensions, disinformation, and social polarization. Large powers, such as the United States and China, compete for influence and resources, creating instability in various regions, including the Asia-Pacific […]
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Dynamics of International Relations in the Digital Era

Dynamics of International Relations in the Digital Era In the digital era, the dynamics of international relations are experiencing a significant transformation. Information and communications technology acts as a key driver, influencing the way countries interact, negotiate and resolve conflicts. International relations are now not only limited to interactions between governments, but also involve non-state […]
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Dynamics of Political Change in Southeast Asia

The dynamics of political change in Southeast Asia illustrate the complexity and diversity that characterize this region. Countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam have rich histories, but face unique political challenges. Active civil society and the role of social media are important factors in changing the political landscape. One significant change […]

Features and Events

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What Is a Nuclear Threat?

About this article The saber-rattling in Ukraine by Vladimir Putin has rekindled fears of a nuclear war. In the past, the nuclear taboo was such that even implicit threats from superpowers were rare. Implicitly, the belief was that if any one nation attacked another with nuclear weapons, that country would receive a swift retaliation from […]

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How a Trade War Will Affect the Economy

When governments accuse rivals of unfair trade practices such as dumping (selling products at lower prices to undercut competitors) or subsidies for domestic industries, they may impose tariffs and restrictions to level the playing field. They also aim to support local businesses and protect jobs. While this approach provides some benefits, it can also have […]

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What Are Rebel Forces?

Rebel forces are those armed groups fighting against the Syrian regime in the ongoing civil war in Syria. These forces are mainly secular military units and Islamist militias, with a few factions that have a mix of both. The most powerful of these is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which operates primarily in the northwestern province […]

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Protest Crackdown Tracker

Protest is a cornerstone of democracy, but governments across the world are increasingly turning to heavy-handed tactics to suppress protests and limit freedom of speech and assembly. These crackdowns have heightened concern about the direction of our global society. On 4 June 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on students and workers who had gathered in […]

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Drone Strikes and Blowback

Drone strikes have become a new form of warfare with unprecedented collateral damage. The trauma of living under drones fuels anti-American sentiment and aids recruitment to armed groups that engage in terrorism. This unintended impact, known as blowback, is a major obstacle to countering terrorism. Designed to be both a hunter and an intelligence-gathering platform, […]

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The United Nations

The United Nations was founded in 1945 after World War II by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, achieving worldwide cooperation to solve international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems, and serving as a […]

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What is a Peacekeeping Mission?

A Peacekeeping mission is an activity – often a military one – deployed by the United Nations to help prevent or stop wars and other large-scale violence. Research shows that when properly conducted, such missions can reduce civilian and battlefield deaths, as well as the risk of renewed warfare. As the name suggests, UN peacekeeping […]

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What Are Human Rights?

Human rights are a universal concept that defines those standards necessary for people to live lives of dignity and equality. Human rights are based on the principle that every person is inherently free and equal. They are fundamental to our humanity, and they cannot be surrendered or negotiated with. They are indivisible and interrelated, and […]

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How Investment Trends Can Help You Build a Strategy That’s Right For You

Investment trend is a way of identifying investment opportunities by analysing the price movements of securities and markets. These trends can be caused by a number of factors, including investor sentiment, economic indicators or changes in technological or consumer behaviour. Investment trend can be used by investors to identify investment opportunities, make recommendations on buying […]