World Affairs Insider Social media has fundamentally transformed the landscape of international diplomacy, introducing new dynamics in communication, engagement, and public perception. That challenges the way states interact, negotiate, and help to manage crises at a global level. Social media is transforming public opinion and determining the relations between and among nations. Its influence can be assessed along … Read more
Pakistan became a member of SCO in June 2017. From 2005 to 2017, it enjoyed the status of SCO Observer State. Pakistan’s association with SCO is relatively new, but its association with SCO Member States is longstanding. It shares historical, cultural, civilizational and geographical ties with SCO Member States. Active participation in SCO reflects Pakistan’s … Read more
Advanced Surveillance Technologies is playing a significant role in the Israel and Palestine conflicts. The Israeli forces employ a range of cutting-edge monitoring devices for monitoring Palestinian populations. These include technologies of facial recognition, communications monitoring, and AI-powered analytics. For instance, in the past, the Israeli Defense Forces had to imbue AI into surveillance structures … Read more
Have you ever felt the weight of silence around mental health struggles? It’s time to shatter the stigma and let the light in on this vital conversation. Imagine a world where seeking help for mental health is as natural as getting a band-aid for a cut and imagine a world where seeking help for mental … Read more
Probing the complex realms of rape, trauma, and war reveals a remarkable journey toward resiliency and transformation. Considering the horrific struggles that victims endure, neuroplasticity—the brain’s capacity to rearrange itself by creating new neural connections remains a remarkable phenomenon. Survivors of horrific crimes like war rape must negotiate a complex world where the wounds of … Read more
The China-Tawan conflict started with the arrival of communism in China in 1921. China was then ruled by a progressive nationalist party known as Kuomintang (KMT), which entered a conflict with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) in mainland China. The conflict ended when KMT lost the civil war against the CCP in 1948 and retreated to Taiwan, … Read more
In a world bombarded by information, the desensitization towards the Gaza conflict has become a psychological phenomenon worth exploring. Initially, global citizens were profoundly affected mentally by the distressing images and narratives emerging from the region. However, over time, a disturbing acceptance has taken root. This shift raises critical questions about the human psyche and … Read more
The recent protests in Ladakh involved over 30,000 people gathered to demand their rights. Sonam Wangchuk, an educator and activist, decided to go on a hunger strike until the government heard their voices. He emphasizes that the issues in Ladakh are due to political and corporate influences. The demands of the people in Ladakh include … Read more
Abstract The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) wields substantial influence over global oil prices, making it a focal point of interest for economic analysts, policymakers, and researchers. This research paper explores OPEC’s role in shaping global oil prices and investigates the far-reaching implications of this influence on the economies of Middle Eastern member … Read more
South Asia’s security culture is continually changing. Most South Asian Republics faced existential security concerns from overseas during the Cold War. That, nevertheless, has drastically changed. As there is still a conflict between Pakistan and India, most security challenges to South Asian countries come from within. As a result, this special issue should concentrate on … Read more
