This is an excerpt from Neutrality After 1989: New Paths in the Post-Cold War World, edited by Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom. You can download the book free of charge from E-International Relations. Since the end of the Cold War, foreign policy experts have often labelled Oman as neutral. While Oman often adopts non-interventionist positions, it is … Read more
CBS News contributor John J. Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, discusses the impact on U.S.-Russia relations following the prisoner exchange that freed Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and others. Sullivan’s new book, “Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War against the West,” reflects on his service in the Trump … Read more
This is an excerpt from Neutrality After 1989: New Paths in the Post-Cold War World, edited by Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom. You can download the book free of charge from E-International Relations. Although Sweden is a small state in terms of both population, economic impact, and military powers, its foreign and security policy has always been … Read more
Kit Harington on playing green tech CEO in “Industry” – CBS News Watch CBS News Kit Harington ventures into the finance world of “Industry” as Sir Henry Muck. He discusses his latest project and character. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On … Read more
Following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, Israel’s military operations in Gaza and their humanitarian consequences have brought the question of trade sanctions on Israel into public debate. As of July 2024, Israel’s offensive has resulted in the deaths of over 37,000 Palestinians. This number could rise to over 186,000 when considering indirect deaths due … Read more
No medal for Simone Biles on the balance beam this time. The American gymnastics star slipped and fell off the apparatus at the end of her acrobatic series during the beam finals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Monday, denying her an opportunity to add to the bronzes she won in the event at … Read more
The notion of the Mandala can be traced back to a Tamil inscription that describes a settlement and commercial system of a South Indian communal compound before the Chola’s raid in 1025 CE. The records note a commercial system in Lobu Tua of Southern Aceh dated in 1088 CE (McKinnon 1994). Mercantile exchanges between the … Read more
Over the last decade, India has become one of the most sought-after regional powers in the Indo-Pacific region. The country has embraced its role as a security provider of the Indian Ocean region and is a preferred diplomatic partner of emerging regional powers of Southeast Asia. A cornerstone of India’s strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific … Read more
Supporting Kamala Harris in her 2024 presidential bid might seem contradictory for those committed to socialist politics. After all, Harris was San Francisco’s District Attorney from 2004 to 2011. During that time, she implemented anti-truancy initiatives aimed at reducing school absenteeism, which faced criticism for disproportionately affecting low-income families and people of color. Despite her … Read more
Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 18 people in Gaza, including four who were sheltering in a tent camp for displaced Palestinians inside a hospital complex, while a stabbing attack carried out by a man who police say was a Palestinian militant killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb. Tensions have soared following nearly 10 … Read more