Justice Delayed? The ICC’s Response to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
It has come to news that On 3 December 2023, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court finished his first mission to Israel and Palestine. In Israel, the Prosecutor encountered survivors and the families of sufferers of Hamas’ attacks of 7 October; in Ramallah, Palestine, he carried meetings with Palestinian officials and sufferers from Gaza […]
Hezbollah and the Israel-Hamas Conflict: Dynamics and Dilemmas
Hezbollah, the Shia movement formed more than forty years ago in Lebanon, is one of the most thriving and heavily armed nonstate players in recent history. With tens of thousands of battle-hardened fighters and support from Iran, Hezbollah poses a severe threat. The group has also entered the Israel-Hamas war. The Houthis, Hezbollah’s partner and […]
Growing Threat to Regional Security: The Impact of Russia’s Unlawful Sea Mine Deployments in Black Sea
Commercial shipping in the Black Sea has confronted restrictions ever since the full-scale aggression by Russia towards Ukraine started. One of the issues revolves around the rising number of Black Sea sea mines, which negatively impact Ukraine and the neighbouring nations, like Romania, Bulgaria, and Türkiye. Russian Federation has potentially been involved in unlawful mining […]
The Growing Threat: North Korea’s Militarization and Nuclear Ambitions
North Korea is one of the most militarized countries in the world. On Wednesday, North Korea performed its first flight test of a new cruise missile as it extended its military capabilities in the face of heightening tensions with the United States and its neighbours. The news in state media came a day after South […]
Houthi Challenges: Security Concerns in Yemen and Broader Implications for Global Stability
Over the past few weeks, Houthi has shot nearly daily ballistic missiles and suicide drones on ships in the Red Sea. Most of them were thwarted by Israel’s multi-layered air defense system or U.S. warships in the Red Sea. These actions from Houthi have violated international maritime law by seizing commercial ships sailing in the […]
Is China’s Global Security Initiative Against US-led Alliance System?
In April 2022, President Xi Jinping revealed the Global Security Initiative (GSI), drafting China’s overarching regulations for managing global defence and security matters. China seeks to expand exchanges and cooperation in the region, which is evident through measures to expand university-level military and police academies. In addition, China has comprehensive, extensive security ties with Southeast […]
Africa’s Battle Against Terrorism: The OAU’s Legacy and AU’s Ongoing Struggle
In Africa, terrorism has a long history – some ancient Egyptians carried out atrocities that would be considered terrorist acts today. It also appeared in the historical kingdoms of Kanem-Bornu, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and the Sokoto Caliphate. Historically, the term ‘terrorism’ did not feature frequently in Africa’s political glossary. When it did, it indicated very […]
Assessing the Success and Failure of Israel’s Military Offensive
Israel’s military actions in Gaza have imposed significant damage on Hamas. Still, it seems a long way from offering the death blow to the Palestinian militants that Israeli leaders promised when the attack began. In slow-touching, street-to-street combating backed up by severe bombing raids, Israel says it has achieved battlefield gains against Hamas and started […]
Tackling Terrorism in Syria: A Comprehensive Approach to Security and Stability
The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism presents this article, focusing on the challenges and strategies to combat terrorism in Syria. This war-torn country has been plagued by violent extremism, posing a threat to regional and international security. To effectively address this issue, it is crucial to analyze the current landscape, regional dynamics, root causes, […]
China’s Growing Economic Dominance in Africa: Implications for the Continent’s Development and Global Politics
Over the past decade, China has made major inroads into Africa, economically and diplomatically. This has led to concerns from Europe that China’s growing influence could threaten its interests in Africa. China’s economic influence in Africa is significant. In 2020, China was Africa’s largest trading partner, with trade between the two totaling $208.7 billion. China’s […]