The North Atlantic Treaty Organization of NATO has been at the forefront of some of the major geopolitical and international relation issues. Also referred to […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Famine Declared in Gaza for the First Time in the Middle East
For the first time in the Middle East, famine has been officially declared under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a system backed by the […]
Where Does Fentanyl in the U.S. Come From?
Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used in the management of severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. However, because it […]
Sea Dispute: Sovereignty vs Sovereign Rights
Countries often argue over who owns parts of the ocean and the resources contained therein. These complex issues have been one of the focal points […]
Origins and Causes of Antisemitism
The term anti-Semitism or antisemitism was first introduced and used in Germany during the 1870s to describe the discrimination and aggression toward Jews living in […]
Net Neutrality: Argument For and Against
Taiwanese-American legal scholar and Columbia University media law professor Tim Wu coined the term “network neutrality” or net neutrality in 2003. He based it on […]
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between Iran to the north and the United Arab Emirates and Oman to the south. It connects the […]
Why and How the U.S. Uses Video Gaming for Military Training
Using video games for military training might sound far-fetched to those unfamiliar with how gaming works. Note that computers and gaming consoles have become more […]
Guide: The History of Iran-US Relations
The relationship between the United States and Iran has taken many turns. The two countries have no formal diplomatic relations since 1980. Both have also […]
Causes of the Iran-Israel Conflict: A Primer
Iran and Israel had been locked in a longstanding proxy conflict since the 1970s. Both countries have also launched subtle military operations against each other. […]