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The Major Theories of International Relations
The theories of international relations provide a framework for analyzing situations involving the interactions between different state actors and non-state actors or the phenomenon arising […]
Comparison: Defensive Realism vs. Offensive Realism
There are two main theories within the school of realism in international relations theory. These are defensive realism and offensive realism. These two fall under […]
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Purpose, Challenges, and Criticisms
China and Pakistan first signed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC agreement in 2015 and began formalizing its operation in 2016. The CPEC is an […]
Balance of Power Theory: What is It and How is It Maintained
There is a theory in international relations suggesting that states can ensure their survival and global affairs can remain undisturbed by maintaining a power equilibrium […]
Explaining the Israel-Hamas War: Origin and Causes
The Israel-Hamas War is an armed conflict between the State of Israel and the Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement Hamas. It […]
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explained: Origin and Causes
Israel and Palestine have been in political and military conflict since the start of the mid-20th century due to territorial claims and their respective assertion […]
Gaza Strip Blockade: Explained
The Gaza Strip is a region on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea that is part of the State of Palestine and under the […]
What is Hamas: Origin, Purpose, Funding, and Status
Hamas, which is the acronym for Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah or Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement that […]
Explaining the Wagner Group: Origin, Purpose, and Activities
Following its failed attempt to topple the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin declared on 27 June 2023 that it would be investigating the Wagner Group […]