In the summer of 1990, three trucks sprayed a yellow liquid on several locations in Tokyo and its suburbs, including two U.S. Navy bases, Narita Airport, and the Imperial Palace. These attacks were carried out by the Japanese cult “Aum…
As the Russian-Ukrainian war enters its third year, discussions about a potential turning point in the conflict are intensifying; the idea of deploying peacekeeping forces has emerged as an option for achieving stability. On February 17, 2025, European leaders held…
The issue of individual gun ownership is a contentious topic in the United States, intersecting considerations of community security, freedom, and public policy. However, with the increase in incidents related to these firearms, it has become essential to understand the…
In recent years, private security companies have garnered global attention. While discussions about their activities are prominent in the Middle East and Africa, where regional and international powers, notably the United States, Russia, the UAE, and Turkey, utilize these firms…
When a historical and major state is led by a president with security experience like Russian President Vladimir Putin, no researcher can overlook the “security and intelligence inclination” in this president’s diplomacy. Conversely, leading a state considered an adversary to…
The world is witnessing numerous geopolitical tensions, driven by the increasing demand for energy due to the reliance of technology companies on massive data centers that consume vast amounts of electricity, the rise of electric vehicles, cryptocurrencies, the expansion of…
Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in international politics. By exporting its nuclear technologies, a state not only offers a product but also a comprehensive range of associated rules, standards, and services that enhance its influence in global nuclear governance.…
On February 4, 2025, a coalition of rebel groups led by the “M23 Movement” in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo announced a ceasefire in response to the humanitarian crisis that arose from the escalation of military confrontations in Goma since…
On January 23, 2025, during an online address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump urged China to reduce its nuclear arsenal. In response, China countered by calling on both Russia and the United States to…
On February 1, 2025, the United States conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia, specifically in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, targeting the mountainous area of Golis in the north of the country. This operation aimed at eliminating one of the organization’s…
The “Guardians of Religion” organization, which has pledged allegiance to “al-Qaeda,” announced its dissolution on January 28, 2025, following the fall of President “Bashar al-Assad.” In its statement, it said, “After the victory over a tyrant among the darkest tyrants…
The controversy sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement in January 2025 to change the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” is merely one manifestation of conflicts linked to geographical names between certain countries. The use of these…
