Global Affairs
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The Growing Impact of Digital Media in African Politics
The growing influence of digital media coupled with the continuous spread of technology has significantly shaped the political sphere across the globe,…
America at 250: Democracy, Security, and the International Order
In 2026, the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — a bold act of courage that lit the…
Nationalism as a Political Force in the Middle East in the first half of the Twentieth Century
Through analyzing the examples of Egypt’s struggle for independence, the emergence of Iraqi nationalism in response to British colonial rule, and the emergence of Pan-Arabism, we can see nationalist movements not only opposed colonial rule, but sought to build cohesive, independent states; which continue to remain relevant today. …
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional Order
What originated as a challenge to domestic legitimacy in Iran has increasingly taken on the character of a regional risk-management issue. As…
Security Illusions: Russia in the Sahel
Russia’s Opportunistic Entry and Stranglehold in the Region The diplomatic rift between the central Sahelian states viz: Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali,…
Robotic Utopia
What would it take to achieve Robot Utopia in 10 years? Power and lots of it, plus a massive ramp in materials,…