Countries often argue about who owns parts of the ocean and the resources there. These issues are complex and have been one of the focal […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
What Does Putin Want in Ukraine?
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine stems from the convergence of different causes that range from the historical ties that bind the two countries and […]
The Roles of Women During World War I and World War II
What were the roles of women during World War I? During World War II? Why were they considered important during wartimes? What were their contributions? […]
Fiscal Regimes: Types of Oil and Gas Agreements
Oil and gas are economically important finite natural resources that require strong collaborative efforts between the rights owners and developers for their efficient exploration, extraction, […]
Types of Oil and Gas Exploration Methods
Exploration is a critical upstream activity in the oil and gas industry. Exploring deposits of oil and gas or resources and reserves remains an important […]
Oil and Gas: Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
The oil and gas industry is divided into three components or sectors: the upstream, midstream, and downstream. Note that these three sectors also correspond to […]
Who are ISIS-K: Islamic State – Khorasan Province Explainer
The Islamic State – Khorasan Province or ISIS-K is a regional branch of the transnational terrorist organization Islamic State that is active in South and […]
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: An Explainer
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is an ongoing geopolitical and international relations issue and military standoff between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2014 as part […]
Impacts of the French Revolution
There is a consensus among scholars that the French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 was one of the defining moments of modern history. […]
Causes of the French Revolution
The French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 marked a turning point in the history of France. It transformed the country from a monarchical […]