Tag: Conflict Resolution
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Russia and Japan the Archipelago of Discord?
Will the conflict between Japan and Russia over the Kurils resolved? The historic context, the presence of resources and the confrontation between Putin and Japanese ambitions halted the possible resolution. The ongoing conflict is very unlikely to be resolved as the situation stays the same.
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Ukraine and the Future of Black Sea Security
What does the future of Black Sea security look like? The Black Sea Security Forum showcased the many players shaping the region, with Ukraine playing a central role in both trade and defence. As a key security provider for Europe, Ukraine must be fully supported, but Europe must also learn from its ingenuity and innovation…
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The Role of Saudi Arabia as a Diplomatic Mediator
In early 2025, Saudi Arabia became a key venue for US, Russian, and Ukrainian talks on a partial Ukraine ceasefire and Black Sea security. In early 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials for talks on a partial Ukraine ceasefire and Black Sea security. Riyadh positions itself as a neutral…
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The Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal – Final Reset Under Way?
1.What are the main obstacles to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, and how do regional and international dynamics impact the process? 2.The peace deal’s delay stems from Azerbaijan’s demand for constitutional changes in Armenia, border tensions, and the call to dissolve the Minsk Group. Regional factors, such as Türkiye’s conditions and Russia’s shifting focus, hinder swift…
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Venezuela Elections: What’s Next?
Despite claims of stealing the 2024 presidential elections, Maduro was inaugurated in January as Venezuela’s president for a third time, effectively extending his time in power to 18 years. As the opposition continues to pushback and the international community holds back on recognising Maduro, what’s next for Venezuela?
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The Fall of Assad: A Turning Point for Development
What do the evolving events in Syria mean for local and regional development? Bashar al-Assad’s downfall marks a critical juncture that must precede institutional change for economic, political and social progress to take root in Syria and the Middle East. While much remains uncertain, it is important that the existing institutions are dismantled to create…
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The Arab League: Different responses towards Gaza
In its statements, the Arab League strongly supports Palestinian civilians and condemns Israel for its crimes.Why there are internal divisions over the use of an oil embargo against Israel and joint material support for Palestine ?Because of these differences, the Arab League is struggling to find a consensus to take effective measures to help Palestine.This…
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Cyber-Insecurity: Regulating the Future
1. In the aftermath of the Lebanon pager explosions, how can we be sure of ourselves against the threat of cyber attacks as individuals? 2. Through understanding crisis points such as CrowdStrike outage, it is possible to analyse the vulnerabilities we have in the modern world. All these accidents prove that states, organisations and individuals…
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Hiding in Plain Sight
Over the past years, open-source intelligence (OSINT) has gained increasing public attention. This background article analyses the power and methodology of OSINT.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
As national security advisor, Brzezinski helped attain the 1978 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. Notably, Brzezinski orchestrated a departure from the Nixon administration’s détent with the Soviet Union. Believing détent had only emboldened the Soviet Union, Brzezinski sought to challenge the Soviet Union on the grounds of human rights and international law.