There are two main theories within the school of realism in international relations theory. These are defensive realism and offensive realism. These two fall under […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Is Uranium Enrichment Illegal?
Uranium is one of the few elements suitable for nuclear fission applications. However, when mined straight from the earth, natural uranium contains about 99.3 percent […]
Polar Motion: The Causes of Spin Axis Drift
The Earth drifts and wobbles as it rotates on its spin axis. Scientists call this phenomenon as spin axis drift or polar motion. Moreover, while […]
Explained: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Leaders from France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the European Union introduced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor […]
Non-State Actors Explained: Types and Roles
The global affairs after the Second World War and the end of the Cold War saw increased global integration through the process of globalization and […]
Explaining the 2025 Gaza War Peace Plan and 2025 Gaza Ceasefire
A phased ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on 10 October 2025 after mediation led by the United States. The agreement marked the first […]
Legal Basis of Trump Tariffs: An Unprecedented Use of an Existing Law
The Trump administration introduced new tariffs shortly after taking office in 2025. For example, on February 1, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders imposing […]
Thermobaric Weapon Explained: How Vacuum Bombs Work?
A thermobaric weapon or vacuum bomb is a specific type of an explosive weapon that produces a high-temperature explosion by sucking in and using oxygen […]
Beliefs About Violent Masculinity May Predict Readiness for War
Sociologists Alexander Yendell and David Herbert investigated the psychological underpinnings of violence. Their study revealed that cultural images of violent masculinity are the most powerful […]
Explaining the Wagner Group: Origin, Purpose, and Activities
Following its failed attempt to topple the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin declared on 27 June 2023 that it would be investigating the Wagner Group […]