Author: Joseph Ayinla
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Yemen’s Forgotten War
Main question: How can Yemen’s civil war, one of the worst examples of state failure in the world, be understood given its many actors and causes? Argument: It is best understood as a case of state collapse, not only because of internal strife but also due to regional power struggles and foreign intervention. Conclusion: This…
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Why Did Moscow Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban?
Main: Why did Russia recognize the Taliban on 4 Jul 2025 despite post‑2021 isolation, and what follows? Arg: Shared fight vs ISIS‑K; labour gaps; energy & transit deals; Soviet legacy ties. Conc: Pragmatism beats isolation—if China, Iran and others move closer. Shared values, rights and norms fade and the Liberal international order weakens.