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 […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Causes of the China-Taiwan Conflict: Explained
Mainland China and Taiwan used to be under one government. However, after the Second World War, especially at the height of the initial years of […]
How Vladimir Putin Came To Power
Vladimir Putin has been the president of the Russian Federation since 1999. He was one of three first deputy prime ministers of the Yeltsin government […]
What Are Cluster Munitions and How Do They Work?
Cluster munitions or cluster bombs are a controversial category of explosive weapons because their wide area of effect readily renders them as inherently indiscriminate weapons […]
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 […]
Explained: The Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
The nuclear capabilities of Russia collectively represent one of the defining determinants of the strength of the Russian Armed Forces. Note that the country has […]
Military Capabilities of Ukraine: Facts About The Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine collectively represent the Ukrainian armed forces, which include the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the Ukrainian Naval Forces, the Ukrainian Air Force, […]
The Military Strength of Russia: Russian Armed Forces Explained
Russia has one of the largest and most powerful militaries in the world. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or the Russian Armed Forces […]
Purpose of NATO Explained: Roles, Responsibilities, and Missions
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 […]
What Is The Islamic State: A Primer On ISIL
The Islamic State has become one of the most notorious militant Islamist groups that occupied a territory in the Middle East that was larger than […]