by Azka Ali | Oct 23, 2025 | Global Affairs
The 21st century was once heralded as the age of globalization, interdependence, and the end of zero-sum geopolitics. Yet, a different reality is emerging: one that looks strikingly similar to the 19th-century world of spheres of influence, where great powers carve...
by Azka Ali | Oct 18, 2025 | Global Affairs, Defense and Security
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from civilian applications into the most sensitive domain of all—warfare. From autonomous drones to predictive battlefield analytics, militaries are increasingly integrating algorithms into decision-making. The...
by Azka Ali | Oct 18, 2025 | Global Affairs
For much of the 20th century, global politics was shaped by an ideological rivalry that seemed absolute. Liberal democracy and market capitalism on one side; authoritarian socialism and planned economies on the other. The Cold War was not only a geopolitical contest...
by Azka Ali | Oct 18, 2025 | Latest News
Humanitarian aid is typically presented as a neutral, altruistic act—a lifeline extended to populations in need during wars, pandemics, or natural disasters. Yet history demonstrates that disaster relief is rarely free of politics. Whether in the aftermath of the 2004...
by Azka Ali | Oct 17, 2025 | Latest News
When analysts speak of 21st-century security hotspots, they usually point to the South China Sea, the Middle East, or Eastern Europe. Yet, quietly and steadily, the Arctic is transforming into a militarized frontier—a space where climate change, resource competition,...
