The situation in the Middle East is increasingly worrying as the conflict not only escalates but also expands. The attacks by Iran’s proxies have warranted a greater involvement of the United States and now Iran, seemingly embolden by the role it is playing in this war, decided to add a further layer of complexity to the situation. This week Iranian …

            The never-ending conflict in Palestine and the atrocities committed in the Gaza region have been one for the books. The alleged war crimes committed and the lack of effective application of international mechanisms to aid those civilians and other individuals that have been caught in the crossfire of the war have undoubtedly changed the future of the region.             Throughout the …

For the longest time, the European project, regardless of its composition, followed predictable dynamics where compromises stitched up by France and Germany were ultimately accepted by other member states with a relatively small margin for changes. However, the guiding influence of these two major members has been steadily deteriorating, prompting the emergence of a more dynamic power structure in response …

            The start of 2024 was marked by yet another war. The nation of Ecuador has officially declared war on drugs at the beginning of this year, and it has inevitably resulted in a strong wave of chaos, violence, and uncertainty in the country.             This conflict might seem internal only, not worrying the rest of the international community, but we should …

The United States has been one of the biggest supporters in providing military aid and funds to both Taiwan and Ukraine. Recently The Us diverted their military aid from Taiwan to Ukraine and this strategic move will make The United States weak in case of a possible China take over to Taiwan. If the United States can protect Taiwan, this strategic …

Tensions between North and South Korea are no news, after all the new countries are technically “at war”. However, in recent months we have witnessed an escalation of military, specifically nuclear tensions between the two Koreas, which represents a break from the welcomed inter-state agreement signed in 2018. Under the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA), both countries committed to “completely cease …

In the aftermath of World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established in 1949. The alliance was formed as part of an effort by the United States and its European allies to dissuade any expansion of the then-Soviet Union (USSR) and to lessen the likelihood of conflict on the continent by supporting deeper political unity among its countries. It has …

After having been subjected to Pinochet’s military dictatorship from 1974 to 1990, Chileans have strived to transform their country in a modern democracy. The impetus towards a new, more progressive, country culminated in the protests started in 2019. The focus of such public revolt was to replace the constitution Pinochet’s regime had impose. The text was, in fact, anachronistic with …

The war between Israel and Hamas has divided public opinion is a way that other conflicts have not. Importantly, the whole West has been identified with Israel. A process that was facilitated by the, at least initially, unwavering support given by Europe and the US to Israel. Nonetheless, this conflation of the West with Israel has been widely instrumentalised by …

At a recent summit in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping openly stated that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China. According to the officials present at the meeting in question, Xi told Biden that China would prefer a peaceful reunification. Nonetheless, were that impossible, according to the anti-secession law passed in 2005, China would be compelled to act militarily. …