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 […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
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 […]
Causes of the Iranian Protests Explained
What started as a localized public demonstration in Khuzestan Province in July 2021 turned into a widespread protest that swept across Iran, intensified further in […]
Why Did Boris Johnson Resign?
Boris Johnson announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 7 July 2022 pending a party leadership election. This announcement is […]
Different Types of Cyberwarfare
There is no consensus among experts as regards the definition of cyberwarfare. Political science professor Troy E. Smith argues that the term is a misnomer […]