China and Pakistan first signed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC agreement in 2015 and began formalizing its operation in 2016. The CPEC is an […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Balance of Power Theory: What is It and How is It Maintained
There is a theory in international relations suggesting that states can ensure their survival and global affairs can remain undisturbed by maintaining a power equilibrium […]
Explaining the Israel-Hamas War: Origin and Causes
The Israel-Hamas War is an armed conflict between the State of Israel and the Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement Hamas. It […]
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explained: Origin and Causes
Israel and Palestine have been in political and military conflict since the start of the mid-20th century due to territorial claims and their respective assertion […]
Gaza Strip Blockade: Explained
The Gaza Strip is a region on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea that is part of the State of Palestine and under the […]
What is Hamas: Origin, Purpose, Funding, and Status
Hamas, which is the acronym for Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah or Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement that […]
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 […]
Who Was Yevgeny Prigozhin and Why Was He Influential in Russia?
Yevgeny Prigozhin was an influential and controversial figure in Russian politics and Russian business setting. He rose to prominence and was considered a Russian oligarch […]
A Look Into the Military Capabilities of Taiwan
Taiwan or the Republic of China has a longstanding conflict with mainland China that stems from persisting territorial claims and political legitimacy issues. Nevertheless, considering […]
Why Did Jacinda Ardern Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern began her first term as the Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2017 after her Labour Party formed a coalition with New Zealand […]