Israeli-Hamas Conflict Escalates: A Conflict in Search of Resolution Introduction The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has led to a significant loss of lives and sparked a renewed debate on the future of US military aid to Ukraine. With the crisis in the Middle East deepening, voices of concern are growing louder, […]
Scholz cites risk of ‘escalation’ as reason not to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine Introduction In a surprising move, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has cited the risk of “escalation” as the reason for Germany not to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine. This decision comes amidst escalating tensions in the region and a possible surprise […]
Unrest in Kosovo and Serbia: A History of Ethnic Tensions The recent outbreak of violence between Kosovo and Serbia has brought to the forefront the long-standing ethnic tensions in the region. Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008, has been a flashpoint for conflict and instability for decades. The roots of these tensions can […]
Azerbaijan Launches Operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and Demands Surrender Overview Azerbaijan has launched a military operation against Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway enclave recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenian separatists. The operation, described by Azerbaijan as “anti-terror” measures, began on Tuesday and is continuing into a second day. Azerbaijan has demanded the surrender […]
Azerbaijan Launches Operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and Demands Surrender The Current Situation Azerbaijan has declared that its military operations in the Nagorno-Karabakh region will continue until ethnic Armenian separatists surrender. The move comes after tensions have been high for months in the South Caucasus around the breakaway enclave, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. […]
Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict An Insight into the Video The recent emergence of a disturbing video depicting the assault and molestation of two naked women by a mob in the violence-hit Indian state of Manipur has brought attention to the perilous situation faced by women during times of conflict. […]
The Troubling Question of Ukrainian Cluster Bombs The Background The war in Ukraine has been marked by a troubling development – the use of cluster munitions. Amnesty International published a report earlier this year condemning the extensive use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv, attributing their use to Russia. Cluster munitions are banned by more than […]
Environmental Disaster: Attack on Nova Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine The recent attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam in Russia-occupied Ukraine has been condemned by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as an “environmental bomb of mass destruction”. The destruction of the hydroelectric power station is a significant blow to Ukraine‘s infrastructure and may result in environmental damage, as […]