Category International Relations Theory

The Fifth Column – Enemies Within and the Maple MAGA Problem

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Introduction – The Fifth Column: A Hidden Threat A nation’s greatest threat isn’t always a foreign army massing at its borders. Sometimes, the enemy is already inside the gates—embedded in its institutions, manipulating its media, swaying its policies, and eroding…

The AI Arms Race: How China, the U.S., and the UAE Are Weaponizing Artificial Intelligence

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The AI Arms Race: How China, the U.S., and the UAE Are Weaponizing Artificial Intelligence Introduction: The New Battlefield Is Digital Welcome to the AI Arms Race – The Future of War Is Already Here Forget nuclear weapons. Forget aircraft…

The Vatican’s Relationship with Authoritarian Regimes

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The Vatican’s Relationship with Authoritarian Regimes Introduction The Vatican’s relationship with authoritarian regimes is a complex and nuanced topic. It’s a subject that has sparked debates and discussions among scholars, historians, and observers alike. Because the Vatican is a critical…

An American Iron Dome: Visionary or Overreach?

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America’s Iron Dome: Vision or Overreach?Introduction: A Nation Under Threat In a move reminiscent of Cold War-era defense strategies, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on January 27, 2025, calling for the development of an advanced missile…