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 […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
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 […]
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. […]
Causes of the Conflict Between Iran and the United States
The relationship between Iran and the United States has taken many turns. Two countries have no formal diplomatic relations since 1980, and they have been […]
What is an Economic Corridor: Advantages and Disadvantages
The Asian Development Bank coined the term “economic corridor” in 1998 to describe critical networks or connections between economic agents placed along a defined geographic […]
Spiderweb: How Ukraine Carried Out Its Largest Drone Attacks In Russia
Ukraine carried out what could be considered as one of the most sophisticated and largest drone attacks in history on 1 June 2025. Operation Spiderweb […]
Critical Infrastructure: Definition, Origin, Examples, and Purpose
Critical infrastructure or critical national infrastructure is a term used by various governments to refer to physical, non-physical, and information technology resources or assets, facilities, […]