Cluster munitions or cluster bombs are a controversial category of explosive weapons because their wide area of effect readily renders them as inherently indiscriminate weapons […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Explained: The Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
The nuclear capabilities of Russia collectively represent one of the defining determinants of the strength of the Russian Armed Forces. Note that the country has […]
Military Capabilities of Ukraine: Facts About The Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine collectively represent the Ukrainian armed forces, which include the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the Ukrainian Naval Forces, the Ukrainian Air Force, […]
The Military Strength of Russia: Russian Armed Forces Explained
Russia has one of the largest and most powerful militaries in the world. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or the Russian Armed Forces […]
What Is The Islamic State: A Primer On ISIL
The Islamic State has become one of the most notorious militant Islamist groups that occupied a territory in the Middle East that was larger than […]
The Trial of Socrates According to Plato
The trial of Socrates marked an interesting turning point in the lives of his followers. It is important to note that Socrates did not have […]
Age of Enlightenment: Legacy and Criticisms
An emerging cultural movement shook the Western world and transformed involved Western societies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Scholars call this turning point in […]
Plato: The Philosopher Kings of Kallipolis
In the Socratic dialogue “Republic,” Greek philosopher Plato envisioned and proposed a utopian city-state ruled by a particular class of citizens who possess a firm […]
Background and Origins of the Crusades
The Crusades were a series of military campaigns by the Roman Catholic Church and allied European states beginning in the late 11th century and lasting until […]
The Role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade
The role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade was essential and critical. In fact, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he […]