Social homogeneity and interconnectedness, in the absence of applied external directional force, remain inherently dialectical structural notions: simultaneously constructive and destructive. They produce coherent, harmonious,…
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The colossal underwater project, known as Nord Stream 2, is more than a gas pipeline. It is a symbolic solidification of the eternal and inalterable…
Imagine a third world country: torn by civil war; with a stagnating economy verging on full-paralysis; governance failure in every single aspect of public and…
There comes a point in time when some grow weary of vehemently attempting to convince others of the truthfulness of their words. Perhaps they never…
Ever since the Afghan President fled the country on Sunday August 15th, slightly over couple weeks ago, and the Taliban advanced on the country’s capital,…
The inscription on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, is a triple imperative life guideline: “Know thyself! Nothing in excess [or, too much]! Make…
How we count ‘poles’ in the international political system has a considerable impact on the efficacy of multilateralism. Traditionally, the recognition of acting units as…
‘Political correctness’ and ‘tolerance’ are catchwords of our age. “As with catchwords, the term[s] usually [go] undefined,” (Waltz 139). Very little thought is put into…
There is an international cohort made of politicians, political scientists, and analysts, as well as students of international politics that holds the conviction that the…
Laid out brilliantly, by Otto von Bismarck, within the context of ‘the proper use of principles in matters of diplomacy’ in regard of Prussia’s foreign…