Orbán’s Gamble: Hungary’s Battle Against the EU’s Democratic Order
Hungary’s Prime Minister is staking his power in the EU on a rising right-wing surge across the Western world.
When the Ultra-Wealthy Become International Actors: Elon Musk
The world’s wealthiest person, Elon Musk, has seen his influence increasing in the political arena. On October 25th, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Musk–CEO of Tesla, Starlink and More
Proportionality and Dual-Use Objects: The Principles That Shaped the Treatment of Civilians in Modern Conflict
On October 31st, dozens were killed after an Israeli airstrike on the Jabaliya refugee camp destroyed a residential block. According to an international spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), More
The Practical Neglect of the U.S. Defense Regime and its Emergent Vulnerabilities
The United States is known for its military, staggering in its size, capability, and scope. The U.S. military is the most powerful fighting force in the history of humanity, maintaining More
The Sanctions Dilemma: How Western Pressure Fuels Iran’s Defiance
Iran’s most powerful military organization, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) has transformed into the ultimate symbol of Iran’s defiance against Western pressures. Following the 1978 Iranian Revolution, the United More
Factions Within the EU: The Unexpected Germany-Spain Alliance
With the October 4th decision by the European Union to increase EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), a divisive saga has ended abruptly. For the past few months, European More
The Devastating M6.3 Afghanistan Earthquake: An Impossible Recovery?
On October 7th, 2023, a devastating earthquake followed by three aftershocks struck the Herat province in the Western region of Afghanistan. At least 1,482 individuals lost their lives, making this More
In the Shadows of Surveillance: the Unforeseen Attack of Hamas on Israel
On October 8th, in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Israel was struck by a massive and deadly attack launched by the terrorist group Hamas. More
How the Removal of US House Speaker Illuminates Challenges to Ukraine Aid
On October 3rd, former US House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, was ousted from his position in an unprecedented vote. The audacious overturning was orchestrated by a group of hard-right Republicans, led More
Argentine Elections: Opportunities and Challenges in the Midst of Peronism’s Collapse
On October 22nd, Argentina will hold an election to select its next president, with significant implications for the nation. Three candidates are contesting the election, with contrasting solutions for solving More