It is although conspicuous, (that) there is no crystal clear difference between, the Obama and Trump strategies in Afghanistan. The strategies based on, to dismantle the momentum of the Al-Qaida and its affiliates and to attain the strategic interests of the America worldwide. What differ, are the approaches of Obama and Trump in relation to…

As it is often the case, politically motivated decisions — especially those that receive major international implications — become a real pain in the neck for professionals. Primarily, this concerns the area of security and, in particular, counter-terrorism efforts, which should be conducted within the framework of international cooperation. A…

Everybody has this wrong – Trump is not bluffing and he is not Netanyahu’s puppet. What has really happened here is that Xi, Trump, and Putin agreed over a year ago to take down the Deep State. The denuclearization of Korea, combined with the destruction of old banking order, will be followed by the denuclearization of Israel and the restoration of…

Turkey has been getting ready to experience the nuclear energy after numerous adversities. The foundations of Akkuyu nuclear power plants were laid 3rd times on April 10, 2018 with the participation of President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. Before the main foundation, sides came together for the foundation of the harbor of the power plant on April 14…

On May 9, 2018 President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Ambassador Sergio Duarte and the Secretary-General of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs Professor Paolo Kott-Ramusino published the Statement on the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.The full text you can find here: https:…

Student / Young Pugwash UK held its third Annual Conference in March 2018, titled Warwick Peace Conference.The conference brought in over 70 participants, including young researchers, practitioners and students from across the world.Working Groups were on:- Nuclear weapons and IR- Digital technologies and peace / freedom- Regional security and civil…

“Turkey, Azerbaijan… what are you waiting for?” Serious or not, these were words appeared on a Facebook comment some days ago, in relation to the tense climate of protests ongoing in Armenia. The reference is clear: the comment is related to the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Azeri region under Armenian military occupation which declared itself…

Middle East Next – after a Global Financial Re-Set – Ideas for IranKorea Unification & Denuclearization as Proof of President Donald Trump’s Serious Intent When I reported in the American Herald Tribune on 4 March 2018 (in the aftermath of my February meeting with Japanese Princess Kaoru Nakamaru) that the Koreas were going to unite, the…

In the history of International relations, we have seen arch-enemies transforming into staunch allies and becoming the agents of co-operation and integration for the common good. Anarchical system of the world puts the states at helm (Realist and Constructivist may debate!), but history is full of such examples where disputants came to terms of…

UPDATE 17 DEC In its long obituary of GFK, The Guardian notes that during the "McCarthy Era" U.S. senator Joseph McCarthy called GFK, of all people, a "commie lover." (Note- You need to read the entire article to find the reference.) The obit offers some excellent insights for those who follow efforts to characterize the…

The Mars-Home for Mission Specialists for next few months.Team includes India born Shawna Pandya Representatives of Congress and the National Space Council joined President Donald J. Trump, Apollo astronaut Jack Schmitt and current NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, for the president’s signing of Space Policy Directive 1, a change…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dynamic multi-vector foreign policy aimed at preserving India's strategic autonomy to achieve an acknowledged great power status has hit the CAATSA roadblock in developing strategic partnership with its time-tested ally Russia. Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) adopted by the US Congress…