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The Architecture Of Collective Security: Neutralising Non-State Threat Networks Across Borders

The cross-border nature of religious extremism requires a unified international security strategy

2026-07-01 04:47:54 0 Comment 18885 view

The Threat Of Islamic Radicalization In The CIS Region: Digital Manipulation And State Defense

The threat of Islamic radicalization across Central Asia and the wider Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has emerged as a critical security challenge, with extremist networks increasingly exploiting systemic vulnerabilities to destabilize the region

2026-06-25 04:28:10 0 Comment 20540 view

The Instrumentalisation Of Faith: How Religious Politicisation And Radicalism Undermine Secular States

The intersection of faith, governance, and national identity has become one of the most volatile fracture lines in contemporary global security

2026-06-22 05:25:48 0 Comment 14579 view

Why Turkey And Azerbaijan Are Falling Out

During President Trump’s announcement on May 21, 2025, it was claimed the Golden Dome will consist of technology deployed across land, sea, and space capable of intercepting hypersonic, ballistic, and advanced cruise missiles, “even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space.”

2026-06-06 05:35:13 0 Comment 28462 view

Saudi Arabia Not Immune To Hormuz Shutdown

The “Hormuz Risk” is no longer an abstract exercise for Riyadh

2026-03-13 05:40:51 0 Comment 36814 view

Tajikistan at Forefront of International Water Agenda with Crucial Dushanbe Water Process

The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan is set to host a critical international gathering on the conservation of water at a time of increased climate change and global uncertainty

2026-02-18 03:54:31 0 Comment 44433 view

Vietnam At A Strategic Inflection Point

As Vietnam saw the ending of its 14th National Party Congress, the future ahead looks both promising and yet laden with external risks

2026-02-12 10:24:26 0 Comment 34166 view

Central Asia Doesn't Need Another Great Game

The November 6 summit between President Donald Trump and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C. represents a significant moment in U.S.-Central Asia relations (C5+1)

2025-11-24 13:27:24 0 Comment 36733 view

Israel's Important New Allies, and an Old Enemy, Turkey

US President Donald J. Trump announced the latest addition to his remarkable Abraham Accords last week: China's and Russia's neighbor, Kazakhstan

2025-11-14 10:54:24 0 Comment 71902 view

China’s Long Game In Iran’s Short War

Following the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025, China has quietly accelerated its strategic partnership with a weakened Islamic Republic through renewed infrastructure commitments, expanded technological co-operation and deepened diplomatic alignment

2025-10-03 06:12:45 0 Comment 77164 view

US Attempt To Threaten China Via Afghanistan Another Sign Of Rudderless Containment Policy

Former President Donald Trump’s recent call for Washington to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan as a means to threaten China is a textbook example of how U.S. policy towards Beijing has drifted into strategic foolishness

2025-09-22 04:38:18 0 Comment 80994 view

Xi’s Grand Show of Force Failed to Challenge the US

Chinese President Xi Jinping orchestrated a strategically and purposely intended display of power and diplomacy, from hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, to the biggest military parade in Beijing to showcase China’s coming of age to the world

2025-09-12 04:00:12 0 Comment 96953 view

Millions Of Afghans Forced To Return To A Hellscape The World Forgot

It’s been a dark summer for Afghans. When Israel launched the 12-day war with Iran on June 13, Tehran used it as a pretext to scapegoat some of its most vulnerable residents

2025-08-30 10:40:11 0 Comment 74105 view

‘Landlocked To Land-linked’: UN Summit Seeks To Turn Geography Into Opportunity

For the world’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), geography isn’t just a challenge, it’s a costly barrier to trade

2025-08-07 12:10:25 0 Comment 63295 view

Russia's Diplomatic Recognition Takes Kabul Nowhere

As millions of Afghans struggle with chronic food insecurity and millions more refugees get pushed out of Pakistan and Iran into overcrowded, under-resourced camps around Kabul, the Taliban government has scored a symbolic diplomatic win

2025-07-23 06:11:49 0 Comment 65675 view

NATO’s Attempt To Shift Blame To Others Under Pretext Of ‘Aiding Russia’ Highly Irresponsible

According to Bloomberg, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during his visit to the US, stated that "Brazil, China and India will face secondary sanctions from the US if Russia doesn't negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine," and urged these three countries to lean on Russia to agree to a ceasefire

2025-07-20 10:51:31 0 Comment 46458 view