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The Israel–Palestine Conflict: A Century of Displacement and Division
The Israel–Palestine conflict is one of the longest-running and most emotionally charged disputes in modern history. What began as a...


World War II: How Hitler Rose to Power in a Democratic Country
World War II is often remembered for its epic battles, unspeakable atrocities, and the profound reshaping of the modern world. At the...


Geopolitics of Global Shipping: What Happens If the Suez or Panama Canal Closes?
Modern civilization runs on global trade, and global trade runs through narrow maritime corridors. The Suez Canal and Panama Canal are...


The Weaponization of Energy: How Oil and Gas Shape Global Power
Energy powers everything—from homes and cars to factories and entire economies. But beyond its role in economic development, energy is...


Putin’s Foreign Policy Doctrine: Expansionism or Self-Defense?
Since taking power in 2000, Vladimir Putin has reshaped Russia's role on the world stage. His foreign policy has oscillated between...


The Belt and Road Initiative: Economic Lifeline or Debt Trap Diplomacy?
In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) — a massive global infrastructure development strategy...


Iran’s Role in the Middle East: Regional Power or Global Threat?
Iran occupies a unique place in Middle Eastern geopolitics. With its ancient civilization, vast energy reserves, and revolutionary...


India’s Strategic Dilemma: Non-Aligned in a Divided World?
Since its independence in 1947, India has pursued a foreign policy rooted in non-alignment , a strategy that emerged during the Cold War...


How Rare Earth Metals Are the New Oil
In the 20th century, the world’s power dynamics revolved around oil. Countries fought wars, struck alliances, and built empires on the...


Why Small Countries Have Outsized Power in the UN
When people think of global influence, they usually picture major powers—countries like the United States, China, or Russia—wielding the...


Urbanization in Developing Countries: How Cities Are Swallowing Rural Land
Across the globe, especially in the Global South , rural landscapes are vanishing beneath waves of concrete. Farmlands are giving way to...


Island Nations and Rising Seas: The Case of Maldives and Kiribati
Imagine waking up one day and realizing your entire country could vanish beneath the waves . This is not science fiction—it is the...


The Cold War: How the U.S. and USSR Divided the World Without Fighting
The 20th century witnessed the rise and fall of empires, revolutions, and world wars. But perhaps no conflict was more complex, more...


The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: What Led to Its Collapse?
Few empires in human history have matched the Roman Empire in terms of influence, longevity, and legacy. At its height in the 2nd century...


The Taiwan Issue: Risk of War in the South China Sea?
The South China Sea is no stranger to geopolitical flashpoints. But in recent years, the Taiwan issue has emerged as the most volatile...


The Power of Sanctions: Economic Weapons in Global Politics
In a world increasingly shaped by diplomacy and trade rather than open warfare, economic sanctions have emerged as one of the most...


What is BlackRock?
The Shadow Giant of Global Finance When you think about influential companies that shape the world, names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft,...


History of Colonialism: How Europe Divided the World
From the arrival of Spanish ships in the Americas to the sun never setting on the British Empire, colonialism reshaped the world as we...


Trickle-Down Economics: Does It Really Work? A Look at Reaganomics
Imagine standing under a giant fountain, hoping to catch the drops that fall from the top. Now imagine that most of the water stays in...


The Vietnam War: A Proxy War That Shaped Modern Politics
The Vietnam War was more than just a regional conflict between North and South Vietnam. It became a pivotal episode in the Cold War—a...


From Gold to Fiat: Why the Gold Standard Ended and What Replaced It
Once upon a time, your country’s money could be exchanged for gold. That promise gave confidence and value to paper currency. But over...


Why Some Countries Are Landlocked
Imagine running a business but being unable to directly access any marketplace yourself. Instead, you must always go through a...


Why Do Countries Go Into Debt? Understanding National Deficits
National debt is a term that regularly surfaces in economic discussions, political debates, and international headlines. But what exactly...


2008 Financial Crisis: How Housing Bubbles Shook the Global Economy
In 2008, the world witnessed the worst financial meltdown since the Great Depression. Stock markets crashed, banks collapsed, and...
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