Category: Explainer

  • How European Imperialism Destroyed the Middle East

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    Muhammad Haseeb Sulehria
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    The First World War shattered the Ottoman Empire and reshaped the Middle East into a patchwork of new states drawn by foreign powers. Britain and France carved out mandates, the Hashemites pursued Arab independence, and Zionism gained momentum under the Balfour Declaration—all while nationalist revolts and colonial ambitions fueled unrest. Between broken promises, rising Arab…

  • The Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty

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    Bisma Batool Qureshi
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    The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), established in 1968, was designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote disarmament, and ensure equitable access to peaceful nuclear technology. However, its structural weaknesses, geopolitical rivalries, and selective enforcement have raised critical concerns about its effectiveness. From disarmament failures to regional instability, the NPT has struggled to address…

  • South China Sea: A Powder Keg of Global Tension

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    Arzam Bajwa
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    The South China Sea, a crucial maritime hub linking the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is a focal point of global tension. Hosting a third of the world’s trade and rich in oil, gas, and fishing resources, the region is contested by multiple nations, with China’s expansive nine-dash line at the center of the dispute. Military…

  • Russian Information and Psychological Operations in Crimean Crisis

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    Jawad Ahmed
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    Russian Psy-ops in Crimea | Explainer | Security Lense | 01-Sep-2024 Introduction: In early 2014 pro-Russian protesters became increasingly assertive in Crimea; groups wearing uniforms that can’t be identified surrounded airports in Simferopol and Sevastopol. There were also masked gunmen that surrounded the Crimean parliament and also raised the Russian flag along with that the…