In early November, an important book was published by Future Ethic Press titled: Quantum Ethics: Preparing for the Next Computing Revolution This book addresses the ethical and societal impact of quantum computing by engaging with future scenarios that anticipate the…
The escalating tensions between China and Taiwan raise numerous concerning scenarios in the Indo-Pacific region, including the outbreak of a large-scale military conflict. This situation amplifies the need for the United States—according to American experts—to develop an effective military strategy…
On January 6, 2025, the Syrian Civil Defense reported that 32 people had been killed in Syria due to landmines and remnants of war. The Civil Defense explained that these remnants represent a “deferred death for Syrians, planted by the…
The international and regional arenas are witnessing a rapid arms race involving military and wartime artificial intelligence technologies, especially after these technologies demonstrated their ability to reshape the course of wars and influence military balances in many ongoing conflicts. Among…
A significant book is set to be released at the end of this month by Yale University Press, authored by researchers Van Jackson and Michael Brenes, titled: The Rivalry Peril: How Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy This book…
In a world where battles have become digital, and the lines between reality and fantasy are blurring, humanity is engaged in a new type of war that goes beyond guns and rifles; it includes other weapons such as artificial intelligence,…
Political geography, in its historical roots, points to the relationship between the political and social structure and place names, known as toponymy. It also entails a detailed topographical description of that place, or etymology, emphasizing the historical connection between the…
Since 2015, the Russian military presence in Syria marked a pivotal turning point in Moscow’s strategies to position itself as a major influential power in the Mediterranean. Through its military intervention in Syria, Russia was able to rescue Bashar al-Assad’s…
Since the signing of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon on November 26, 2024, the frontline between the two sides has not quieted down. Mutual strikes continue without causing the agreement to collapse, although they pose a threat to…
Russia is entering 2025 with a significant military budget. In early December 2024, President Vladimir Putin approved federal budget plans aiming to raise military spending to record levels in 2025. Defense allocations will reach approximately 13.5 trillion rubles (around $126…
The circumstances surrounding the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria raise complex questions about the potential for ISIS to exploit rapid political and security developments to rebuild its ranks and restore its influence in the country. Given the complexities…
Syrian armed factions, led by a group known as “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham,” formerly known as “Jabhat al-Nusra” before separating from al-Qaeda, launched extensive attacks against areas controlled by the Syrian government. This initiative, termed “Operation Deterring Aggression,” began on November…
