What I fail to understand is how such a critical issue is dealt with in such a chaotic manner. Although I agree the need to have a referendum as a deciding factor on such an issue it should not have been the only factor determining the exit. These matters should […]
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The Crimea Factor-Establishing Context Old Techniques within New Context/Terminology: The perception by Western analyst of Russian actions against the Ukraine in 2014 as a new style warfare is one that is misplaced. In fact these are old Soviet style/previously dormant foreign policy techniques that include disinformation and subversion. Steady Re-Emergence […]
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A very interesting observation to the recent Chatham House third London Conference June 16-17 (click the picture to open original article page). Following are take-away points from this article in terms of challenges; Praising globalisation has passed, as we are overwhelmed with too many issues; Absence of strategy on human […]
Read MoreA very interesting analysis of the situation in Syria and beyond. I agree totally with the view stated in this article. I just want to highlight what I believe to be a key point and add a couple of my own; The traditional approach followed in the past is for western […]
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Another interesting analysis for challenges we’re currently facing in Syria and whole Middle East. The paper attempts to explore the “Reason of State” as a concept that emerged in the 16th century to determine how we can apply pragmatic strategies in dealing with current crisis-both internal or external. This led […]
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