Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality Rebooted: Putin’s Authoritarian Playbook
Since coming to power in 1999, Vladimir Putin has presented himself as a leader restoring Russian greatness. To some, his rule appears defined by assertive mode...
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Constructing Sovereignty through Strategic Narratives: A Constructivist Analysis of India’s and China’s Discursive Claims over Arunachal Pradesh
Introduction The region of Arunachal, a sparsely populated Himalayan borderland, had long eluded the firm control of any pre-modern state. Only in 1912-13 did B...
Soft Power by Design: Japanese Culinary Diplomacy
Introduction In an era dominated by military and economic interests, the concept of soft power offers an alternative framework for understanding global influenc...
Code and Control: How AI is Reshaping US Border Control
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key component of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) technological strategy, particu...
The AfD Before the Storm: A Precursor to Germany’s Current Democratic Reckoning
Introduction Since its inception 80 years ago, German democracy has been largely dominated by two major political parties, the Christian Democratic/Social...
Behind Closed Doors: How the Law, Economy, and Global Neglect Trap Migrant Women Workers in the Gulf
The millions of migrant women who serve as domestic workers in the Persian Gulf are an invisible backbone of the region’s prosperity. They cook, clean, and care...
#OpISIS: Hacktivism and the New Era of Counterterrorism
The year is 2015. Following the November Paris Attacks — in which 129 individuals were killed by ISIS, and even more were left wounded — online “hacktivist” gro...
The Weaponization of Data: International Legal Responses to Digital Espionage and State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare
In the 21st century, data has emerged as one of the most valuable assets, fundamentally reshaping global power dynamics and international relations. As nation-...
Climate Change is Russia’s Biggest Strategic Weapon
In 2015, Russia signed the Paris Agreement on climate change. In 2019, the nation formally joined. According to the Kremlin, Russia aims to significantly r...
Regional Cooperation in Global South Asia: A Neighborhood Vision
“Many of the concepts and theories regarding South Asian relations analyzing the problems of South Asia broke down when examined regarding their adequacy to rea...